Located in the Scarborough area of North Yorkshire, the town of Whitby is both a coastal resort and a major port. Conveniently located for day trips to nearby attractions, you can enjoy the finest of both the countryside and the shore without ever having to leave the region. There’s something for everyone here, from the adjacent North York Moors to the Blue Flag beaches. You’ll find a broad variety of restaurants and stores in Whitby’s attractive ambience, which is characterised by its meandering streets and hidden alleys. Visit the scenic harbour and lighthouse to take in a sunset or go whale watching or on a coastal cruise to get up close and personal with marine life. Visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, which features a historical and ethnographic exhibition on Cook himself, or hike the 199 stairs up to Whitby Abbey. Whitby is a fantastic base from which to discover everything that Yorkshire has to offer; it is close to Robin Hood’s Bay, full of historic sites, natural attractions, and thriving towns like Scarborough and Middlesbrough.
