Whitby Tourist Information & Visitor Guide
Whitby is a maritime town that has stood the test of time and today is unspoilt, bursting with character and is quite unique. The town is overlooked by the imposing Whitby Abbey which, stands on the cliff top. A good selection of museums can be found in Whitby including the Whitby Museum, the Museum of Victorian Whitby and the Dracula Experience.
Whitby Highlights
- Captain Cook Memorial - the 17th century house where James Cook served his apprenticeship
- Mary Ann Hepworth Heritage Lifeboat - Whitby lifeboat offers pleasure trips to sea half-hourly or longer if pre-booked
- Whitby Abbey - dating back to the 7th Century and located on the east cliff overlooking Whitby bay
- Museum of Victorian Science - a museum of early scientific artefacts including Geissler Tubes, Bouquet Tubes, Railway Tubes & Jacob's Ladder
- Whitby Museum - run by Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society, it contains exhibits on ship building, herbaria and the growth of Whitby
Plan your visit to Whitby
- Whitby Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in Whitby
- Whitby Attractions - browse our list of attractions in Whitby
- Whitby Short Breaks - for short break ideas and offers
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