Whitby is the jewel in the crown of the Yorkshire coast. Which is encircled by the wild North York Moors and edged by a spectacular coastline with the highest cliffs in England, this area is one of striking beauty and character. Whitby is an ancient port with a fascinating shipbuilding history, a ruined Gothic Abbey, and a working harbor. It's also the home of The Whitby Jet Heritage Centre, sandy beaches, donkey rides and rock pools, not to mention some of the best fish and chips in the world.
Whitby is also home of the HMS Bark Endeavour, today you can grab your skipper’s hat and take a dive into the treasure trove of history housed in this magnificent replica vessel. Inside the fantastic, recreated vessel, both the upper and lower decks have been renovated to look ship-shape. The Endeavour features an exhibition packed to the brim with interactive displays, as well as the Orlop Restaurant, perfect for afternoon tea by day, and candlelit (scurvy-free) romancing by night. Book your voyage, find out more:
Whitby Goth Weekends are two amazing events held biannually in Whitby. They involve a weekend of fabulous alternative music, gatherings of the like-minded, and an amazing display of all things gothic, steampunk, and everything in between. Whitby Goth Weekend or WGW as it’s also now known, usually occurs during the second weekend of April and the last weekend of October. It attracts more than 1,500 visitors from the UK and beyond. Not all visitors to this amazing event are goths or alternatives, everyone is welcome.
On the East Cliff, overlooking the North Sea, is the ruined Gothic Whitby Abbey which was Bram Stoker’s inspiration for “Dracula”. More details about the Abbey, its history and booking tickets to visit can be found here:
St Mary's Church stands atop Whitby's windswept East Cliff, between the town and the ruins of Whitby Abbey. It was founded about AD 1100, but the interior furnishings are Georgian, dating to the late 18th century.
Whitby is home to The Captain Cook Memorial Museum, where Cook once lived, displaying thought provoking collections of historical artefacts paintings and maps. New for 2023 is the Exploring the Far South exhibition.
Whitby hosts over 40 pubs & bars amongst the streets that crisscross the town. In addition to award winning restaurants and bistros, indulge in the hustle and bustle of one of the UK’s most popular seaside destinations:
You’ll find restaurants, pubs, and shops just in a short walk from Thimble Cottage.
Whitby train station is around one minute away on foot so villages and towns along the North Yorkshire coast can easily be reached via rail. There’s also a taxi rank near the train station.
There are plenty of bus routes throughout Whitby. Hop on the X4 and you can visit beautiful coastal villages like Sandsend, Runswick Bay and Staithes. The X93 travels along the coast to Scarborough. The 95 route features plenty of quaint villages, such as Grosmont and Lealholm.
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