Cobbled lanes and cosy taverns


A town of two halves


Haunting tales & great historical figures

Whitby’s rich historic identity reveals itself at every turn. From admiring the ancient Abbey to standing beneath the haunting whale bone arch, or from visiting the annual Goth Weekend to exploring the bustling fish market, your adventure starts here. Why not pay a visit to the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, a handsome 17th Century harbourside house where the great explorer, James Cook, came to serve his apprenticeship in Whitby in the year 1746.

Follow in the footsteps of Bram Stoker, on a expertly guided walk around Victorian Whitby, as he gains inspiration for his classic horror novel Dracula.