Alex's Guidebook
Sightseeing
An absolute must in whitby
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/
112 locals recommend
Whitby Abbey
Abbey LaneAn absolute must in whitby
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/
199 Steps
Well worth the effort for the views and the Abbey at the top!
Whalebone Arch
North TerraceDon’t miss a photo opportunity here!
Whitby harbour, the piers and the lighthouse are all worth seeing and all within an easy walking distance.
Whitby Harbour West Lighthouse
Battery ParadeWhitby harbour, the piers and the lighthouse are all worth seeing and all within an easy walking distance.
Watch the bridge close to pedestrians and cars then open up to let the various boats into the harbour,
Swing Bridge
Bridge StreetWatch the bridge close to pedestrians and cars then open up to let the various boats into the harbour,
Captain Cook Memorial
Next to the whalebone arch on the west cliff.
Local history
Information about Whitby and it’s history
Some very interesting artifacts and stories are in this museum
https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/
20 locals recommend
Whitby Museum
Some very interesting artifacts and stories are in this museum
https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/
At the top of the 199 steps, an interesting church and amazing views.
12 locals recommend
Church of Saint Mary
Abbey PlainAt the top of the 199 steps, an interesting church and amazing views.
Learn all about Whitby’s famous explorer.
https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk/
32 locals recommend
Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
Grape LaneLearn all about Whitby’s famous explorer.
https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk/
RNLI Whitby Museum
Pier RoadLearn all about the work of the RNLI in the area.
Life size replica of Captain Cooks HM Bark Endeavour. A good experience for children and has the Orlon restaurant downstairs.
11 locals recommend
The Endeavour
Church StreetLife size replica of Captain Cooks HM Bark Endeavour. A good experience for children and has the Orlon restaurant downstairs.
Relaxation
Places to unwind and sit and relax!
Lovely woodland walks, a waterfall and great tea room - what more could you want!
https://www.fallingfossteagarden.co.uk/
51 locals recommend
Falling Foss Tea Garden
Lovely woodland walks, a waterfall and great tea room - what more could you want!
https://www.fallingfossteagarden.co.uk/
Beautiful park to walk around, relax in and has an amazing children’s playground too,
https://www.pannettpark.co.uk/
25 locals recommend
Pannett Park
Beautiful park to walk around, relax in and has an amazing children’s playground too,
https://www.pannettpark.co.uk/
Entertainments
Cinema, theatre, event centre, tea room and stunning view out to sea.
15 locals recommend
Whitby Pavilion
Cinema, theatre, event centre, tea room and stunning view out to sea.
Beaches
A beautiful Sandy beach, at low tide walk all the way along to Sandsend.
48 locals recommend
Whitby Beach
1 Pier RdA beautiful Sandy beach, at low tide walk all the way along to Sandsend.
Saltwick Bay
Another of Whitby’s stunning beaches.
Beautiful beach, car parks, facilities, cafes and a great place to watch Whitby famous sunsets from.
54 locals recommend
Sandsend
Beautiful beach, car parks, facilities, cafes and a great place to watch Whitby famous sunsets from.
Information
Whitby Tourist Information Centre
Langborne Roadhttps://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/whitby
Neighbourhoods
https://www.yorkshire.com/places/yorkshire-coast/robin-hoods-bay
156 locals recommend
Robin Hood's Bay
https://www.yorkshire.com/places/yorkshire-coast/robin-hoods-bay
Runswick Bay
https://www.yorkshire.com/places/yorkshire-coast/runswick-bay
Staithes
https://www.yorkshire.com/places/yorkshire-coast/staithes