Located in Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, Whitby is a seaside resort town and port. An plethora of activities in the immediate area ensures that visitors may experience both rural beauty and the seaside splendour of Yorkshire. Everything from the North York Moors to its Blue Flag beaches may be found in the area. Whitby has a delightful ambience, with winding streets and hidden alleyways that are home to a wide variety of restaurants and stores. Watch the sun go down over the beautiful harbour and lighthouse, or get part in whale watching or a coastal cruise to get up close and personal with the majestic beasts. Visit the Whitby Abbey, noted for its 199 steps, or the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, which features a historical and ethnographic exhibition on the man himself, to immerse yourself in history. Visitors to Whitby can enjoy a wide range of recreational activities, as well as a wide variety of seaside attractions. Whitby’s proximity to the historic and gorgeous Robin Hood’s Bay, as well as Scarborough and Middlesbrough, make it an ideal base from which to explore everything that Yorkshire has to offer.
