Whitby guidebook
Whitby's finest
Just a selection of our favourite places and things to see and do from the many options that Whitby has to offer!
Eat-in or take away both available at this fab little deli! You'll step through the door and be presented with an amazing selection of fresh baked cakes and local produce. The cafe serves freshly cooked food and hosts regular special event nights and pizza night on Saturdays (pre-booking usually required). Plus the staff are always friendly and happy to help you.
14 locals recommend
The Whitby Deli
22-23 FlowergateEat-in or take away both available at this fab little deli! You'll step through the door and be presented with an amazing selection of fresh baked cakes and local produce. The cafe serves freshly cooked food and hosts regular special event nights and pizza night on Saturdays (pre-booking usually required). Plus the staff are always friendly and happy to help you.
A nice little pub that serves meals - the Sunday roast is highly recommended! If you're staying with your dog, this is the place to go as they are welcome here.
12 locals recommend
The White Horse & Griffin
87 Church StA nice little pub that serves meals - the Sunday roast is highly recommended! If you're staying with your dog, this is the place to go as they are welcome here.
For relaxed drinking and dining, and just a couple of minutes walk away from Dolphin Cottage, this place is one to visit. With sea views and a balcony to sit on while you enjoy your favourite tipple, it's certainly somewhere to relax. Dogs are welcome too.
32 locals recommend
Abbey Wharf
Market PlaceFor relaxed drinking and dining, and just a couple of minutes walk away from Dolphin Cottage, this place is one to visit. With sea views and a balcony to sit on while you enjoy your favourite tipple, it's certainly somewhere to relax. Dogs are welcome too.
Our favourite fish and chip shop in Whitby! They have an extensive menu and we highly recommend the fish platter, amazing value and you won't be complaining that you're hungry! They also have a restaurant near to the West Pier and the beach.
12 locals recommend
Mister Chips
68-69 Church StOur favourite fish and chip shop in Whitby! They have an extensive menu and we highly recommend the fish platter, amazing value and you won't be complaining that you're hungry! They also have a restaurant near to the West Pier and the beach.
Great for drinks and dining with weekly special nights (including burger nights and steak nights) and offering a Sunday roast. Relaxed atmosphere and an amazing fish tank that keeps our kids entertained while waiting for their meals to arrive.
The Resolution Hotel
Skinner StreetGreat for drinks and dining with weekly special nights (including burger nights and steak nights) and offering a Sunday roast. Relaxed atmosphere and an amazing fish tank that keeps our kids entertained while waiting for their meals to arrive.
A lovely park set on the hillside. Our kids always love to head here to play and explore. It is also where you will find The Whitby Museum with it's fascinating collection that includes dinosaur fossils and Captain Cook related exhibits. Well worth a visit.
25 locals recommend
Pannett Park
A lovely park set on the hillside. Our kids always love to head here to play and explore. It is also where you will find The Whitby Museum with it's fascinating collection that includes dinosaur fossils and Captain Cook related exhibits. Well worth a visit.
Located in the shadow of the Abbey ruins you'll find this amazing local brewery. With a bar and outside seating you can sample the beers with a view.
Tours are available (check their website for details) and can be booked online. Don't forget to stock up in the shop before you leave, the IPA and Jet Black ports are favourites!
18 locals recommend
Whitby Brewery
Located in the shadow of the Abbey ruins you'll find this amazing local brewery. With a bar and outside seating you can sample the beers with a view.
Tours are available (check their website for details) and can be booked online. Don't forget to stock up in the shop before you leave, the IPA and Jet Black ports are favourites!
Lovely little cafe with a quirky vintage feel. The food is amazing, leave room for a fresh baked cake!
33 locals recommend
Rusty Shears
4 Silver StLovely little cafe with a quirky vintage feel. The food is amazing, leave room for a fresh baked cake!
A lovely village best known as the location for the Hartbeat TV series. The train station is also recognisable as the Hogwarts stop in the Harry Potter films. There are some lovely walks around this area once you have finished exploring the village.
54 locals recommend
Goathland
A lovely village best known as the location for the Hartbeat TV series. The train station is also recognisable as the Hogwarts stop in the Harry Potter films. There are some lovely walks around this area once you have finished exploring the village.
This sometimes forgotten street, and Silver Street which runs behind it, is home to a variety of quirky and interesting little shops, cafes, bars and galleries. We like Bothams Bakery and Tea Rooms, The White Rabbit and Silver Street Gallery and always pop in when we're in Whitby.
Skinner Street
Skinner StreetThis sometimes forgotten street, and Silver Street which runs behind it, is home to a variety of quirky and interesting little shops, cafes, bars and galleries. We like Bothams Bakery and Tea Rooms, The White Rabbit and Silver Street Gallery and always pop in when we're in Whitby.
Indoor activities
Whitby Leisure Centre has a fantastic range of high quality equipment for you to help reach your fitness goals - and above all, to enjoy.
The 25m 4-lane swimming pool (and adjoining learner pool) makes for a great family swimming time, a competitive/fitness swim - or just for having fun relaxing in the water.
The 45-station gym, having undergone a recent refurbishment, offers the use of state-of-the-Art Techno-Gym Cardio and resistance equipment. Each station piece is linked to the EVERYONE ACTIVE online platform which allows the user to track activity created.
The 4-court Sports Hall offers the facility for a five-a-side, plus basketball, badminton and table tennis too.
With all this, there's no time to be bored, as there's plenty of activities for all ages and abilities to enjoy.
Whitby Leisure Centre
West Cliff AvenueWhitby Leisure Centre has a fantastic range of high quality equipment for you to help reach your fitness goals - and above all, to enjoy.
The 25m 4-lane swimming pool (and adjoining learner pool) makes for a great family swimming time, a competitive/fitness swim - or just for having fun relaxing in the water.
The 45-station gym, having undergone a recent refurbishment, offers the use of state-of-the-Art Techno-Gym Cardio and resistance equipment. Each station piece is linked to the EVERYONE ACTIVE online platform which allows the user to track activity created.
The 4-court Sports Hall offers the facility for a five-a-side, plus basketball, badminton and table tennis too.
With all this, there's no time to be bored, as there's plenty of activities for all ages and abilities to enjoy.
Whitby Museum
Supermarkets
Located on Langbourne Road, next to Whitby Railway Station, this is the closest supermarket to Dolphin Cottage for your groceries.
16 locals recommend
Co-op Food
Langborne RoadLocated on Langbourne Road, next to Whitby Railway Station, this is the closest supermarket to Dolphin Cottage for your groceries.
Sainsbury's
Stainsacre LaneLidl
Stakesby RoadALDI
Fairfield Way