Whitby

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General Information

Whitby is a seaside port town located in the Yorkshire region of England, United Kingdom and who's history dates right back to the 7th century. The river Esk runs through Whitby basically dividing it in two. The Old Town of Whitby is a pretty and colourful area with cobbled streets hugging the harbour.

Whitby is over looked by the cliff-top ruins of the beautiful 13th century Whitby Abbey and is surrounded on the landward side by the North York Moors National Park.

Things to do and see in Whitby

There are many attractions in and around Whitby to keep all ages of tourists entertained. Some of the activities are :-

Whitby Abbey
St Mary's Parish Church
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery
Caedmon's Cross
Beach horse riding
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum - underground world of a real Ironstone Mine
Dracula Experience - Dracula story and its connections with Whitby, using special electronic effects, live actors and animated scenes
Pannett Park- nature walks
Water sports - wind surfing, sailing and surfing

Please see the activities directory for more information.

Accommodation in Whitby

Whitby is geared towards tourists and offers a large variety of accommodation options in and around the area. Bed and breakfasts, hotels, inns, camping and pub accommodation, there is something to suit every taste and budget. Please view the accommodation directory which gives tourists an extensive choice.

Restaurants and Businesses in Whitby

For food lovers, Whitby has it all. There are several restaurants, including award winning seafood, for the fine diner, as well as some wonderful eateries and the many pubs which provide superb local fare. The local fish and chips is a must taste, it is the best in the area.

Whitby can suffer from the economical constraints of being so remote, therefore is quite reliant on tourism as its main source of income.

View the restaurant and business directories for more information, or add your own free business listing.