Whitby in general

Whitby is a small seaside resort on the east Yorkshire coast. Unexpectedly popular, it holds an enormous variety of attractions and experiences, combining chic café culture with traditional seaside fun. The words that spring to mind when trying to describe Whitby are "pretty" and "quaint", but there is much more to Whitby than just a pretty face. Bisected by the river Esk, Whitby has a working harbour, narrow cobbled streets, picturesque cottages, a beautiful sandy beach, lovely little smokehouses with racks of smoked kippers, a plethora of unusual shops and markets, a touch of the sinister and the Goth, and a very spooky ruined abbey. ...  Read the complete review

Whitby is for me one of the best short break locations in the UK, combining a very traditional cobble street with lovely little gift shops and the 199 stairs up to the beautiful abbey and a more modern sea side town with arcades, fish and chips and plenty of sea side rock. I have enjoyed all that Whitby as to offer for over 20 years now and it very rarely changes and is as beautiful today as it as always been. If scenery is what your after Whitby has plenty of appeal, with the abbey and grave yard at the top of the 199 steps and a brilliant view and at the heart of Whitby there is the Harbor, there is also the big whale bones that are made into an ...  Read the complete review

Whitby is an absolute gem of a town! I started to visit Whitby in 2005. Me and my partner went for a weekend and loved it. It was that good that we booked the next weekend there for a month later and took my parents! (They also loved Whitby!). There are plenty of things to do and see in Whitby, for all ages. Next to the Royal Crescent you have the Whitby Wizard for the kids, which is full of scientific items that they can explore and have a go at doing. There are go-karts and a paddling pool next to the Royal Crescent as well, along with crazy golf. The little cafe next to the pool also does the best chocolate ice-cream you will have!! Walking down ...  Read the complete review

Visited Whitby at the weekend not realising it was Whitby Goth Weekend. I have never seen so many goths in one place - all dressed in full mourning gear - it was unbelievable! I have to say though hats off to them some of the costumes were fantastic. Whitby has something for everyone. The scenery is fantastic and the harbour view is lovely. The abbey is well worth a visit and crabbing off the pier is great. Lots to do for the kids including crazy golf, fairground rides and of course amusement arcades. Adults can enjoy the many bars and restaurants Whitby has - Trenchers is definately the best fish and chip shop around (although its not cheap). ...  Read the complete review

Whitby is the quaint, fishing town situated on the North East coast of England. It's full of cobbled streets and sweet fisherman cottages, with streets barely wide enough for a car. Is it a typical seaside slightly tacky fishing town or have I found my perfect seaside destination ... ===JOURNEY TO THE EDGE OF THE COUNTRY === The journey to Whitby was not a long one from my location between Birmingham and Manchester, it was just under 4 hours as we went by the M1 and then past York, through Pickering and over the moors. The motorway was not too busy, however the road through the moor was full of steep climbs, hair-pin turns, sweeping curves and 20 % ...  Read the complete review