Things to do in Whitby
- by jane harrison
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- 23 Jun, 2020
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A few suggestions of things to do during your stay at Whitby14
Things to do in Whitby
Climb the 199 steps to the Abbey where Dracula came ashore
Great views of Whitby and the coast. Can pick up the coastal path to Robin Hoods Bay from there.
If you go past the steps and down the street underneath you will find the famous smokehouse which sells home smoked kippers.
Visit the Whitby Brewery
East Cliff, Whitby Yo22 4JR
11am - 5pm tel 01947 228871
On the cliff top. A micro Brewery that serves its own local Whitby beer which I'm told is very good. A good stopping off point after a walk along the coastal path or to recover from the 199 steps.
Coastal Path to Robin Hoods Bay (there is a bus service if you only want to walk one way.)
Walk to Sandsend along the beach (check tide times) there is a nice pub and a tea shop when you get there.
Follow the Whitby Trail leaflet from Tourist Information
Take a fishing boat trip from the harbour
Take a Whale watching cruise from the harbour
Take a Ghost walk around Whitby. Signs are at the Market place on road up to the Abbey and at the top of the cliff near Captain Cooks Monument next to the Whale Bones. They usually start about 7.30pm - 8pm £5 each
Catch a Steam Train and take a ride across the Moors to Goathland (Railway Children and Heartbeat filmed there) Pickering and Grosmont.
Timetables available on line or from the Railway station in Whitby near to the Co-Op
There is a nature park walk at the back of Whitehall Landing, follow the riverside walkway on the development around to the left and walk out the back of the apartments to find a footpath which takes you back inland along the riverbank. This is also a good place to take a photograph of the steam trains as they leave Whitby.
There is a footpath to the pretty village of Ruswarp along the riverbank, (the path on the other side of the river is better if you want to walk all the way to Ruswarp.)
Take a walk to Malham Spout Waterfall in Goathland. Access the path at the side of the Malham Spout Hotel in Goathland. Path is for the sure footed. There are car parks available in Goathland.
Staithes is a quaint little fishing village just up the coast. There is a nice little pub on the harbour. sit outside with a coffee and enjoy looking out to sea. It is a ten minute walk up and down a steep hill! Quirky little art shops and galleries to explore along the way.
Explore the Rock Pools at Robin Hoods Bay beach - another steep hill! There is also a little museum at Robin Hoods Bay which is interesting.
The villages of Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering and Malton are also nice stopping off points. Pickering hosts a famous 1940's weekend which is interesting and fun. Check Tourist Information for up to date dates. Pickering also hosts an agricultural livestock market every week which is interesting. Malton is fast becoming famous as a foodie destination with lots of artisan food producers.
Climb the 199 steps to the Abbey where Dracula came ashore
Great views of Whitby and the coast. Can pick up the coastal path to Robin Hoods Bay from there.
If you go past the steps and down the street underneath you will find the famous smokehouse which sells home smoked kippers.
Visit the Whitby Brewery
East Cliff, Whitby Yo22 4JR
11am - 5pm tel 01947 228871
On the cliff top. A micro Brewery that serves its own local Whitby beer which I'm told is very good. A good stopping off point after a walk along the coastal path or to recover from the 199 steps.
Coastal Path to Robin Hoods Bay (there is a bus service if you only want to walk one way.)
Walk to Sandsend along the beach (check tide times) there is a nice pub and a tea shop when you get there.
Follow the Whitby Trail leaflet from Tourist Information
Take a fishing boat trip from the harbour
Take a Whale watching cruise from the harbour
Take a Ghost walk around Whitby. Signs are at the Market place on road up to the Abbey and at the top of the cliff near Captain Cooks Monument next to the Whale Bones. They usually start about 7.30pm - 8pm £5 each
Catch a Steam Train and take a ride across the Moors to Goathland (Railway Children and Heartbeat filmed there) Pickering and Grosmont.
Timetables available on line or from the Railway station in Whitby near to the Co-Op
There is a nature park walk at the back of Whitehall Landing, follow the riverside walkway on the development around to the left and walk out the back of the apartments to find a footpath which takes you back inland along the riverbank. This is also a good place to take a photograph of the steam trains as they leave Whitby.
There is a footpath to the pretty village of Ruswarp along the riverbank, (the path on the other side of the river is better if you want to walk all the way to Ruswarp.)
Take a walk to Malham Spout Waterfall in Goathland. Access the path at the side of the Malham Spout Hotel in Goathland. Path is for the sure footed. There are car parks available in Goathland.
Staithes is a quaint little fishing village just up the coast. There is a nice little pub on the harbour. sit outside with a coffee and enjoy looking out to sea. It is a ten minute walk up and down a steep hill! Quirky little art shops and galleries to explore along the way.
Explore the Rock Pools at Robin Hoods Bay beach - another steep hill! There is also a little museum at Robin Hoods Bay which is interesting.
The villages of Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering and Malton are also nice stopping off points. Pickering hosts a famous 1940's weekend which is interesting and fun. Check Tourist Information for up to date dates. Pickering also hosts an agricultural livestock market every week which is interesting. Malton is fast becoming famous as a foodie destination with lots of artisan food producers.
Flamingoland and Edon Camp
are not far away and offer lots of family entertainment. See web sites for each attraction for up to date information.
Dalby Forest offers walking, biking and lots of family activities
The Tourist Information office in Whitby has moved and is at the moment further down Langbourne Road past the Co-Op near the car parks.
Dalby Forest offers walking, biking and lots of family activities
The Tourist Information office in Whitby has moved and is at the moment further down Langbourne Road past the Co-Op near the car parks.
