Local area attractions for Whitby visitors since 1946
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Local area
The North Yorkshire Moors National Park, bordered by the Cleveland and Hambleton Hills, offers peaceful moorland, gentle valleys, scenic walking routes, and picturesque villages, castles, and abbeys. Highlights include the panoramic views from Sutton Bank and Grosmont, home to the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway connection to the Esk Valley line.
Nearby attractions include Goathland, known for its Heartbeat connections, and the beautiful countryside linked to James Herriot. Along the coast, visitors can explore the Captain Cook Heritage Trail, stretching from Great Ayton to Whitby, as well as the fishing villages of Staithes, Runswick Bay, and Robin Hood’s Bay, with Scarborough further south. Durham, Ripon, York, Hadrian’s Wall, and the Border Country are all within easy driving distance.
For more information you can visit www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com and www.visitwhitby.com.
Whitby
Whitby’s quaint streets and harbour, which inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, are filled with curios, antiques, and independent shops where personal service remains part of the experience. Visitors can browse for Jet jewellery at Hamonds, discover Victorian prints at the Sutcliffe Gallery, relax at Botham’s Café, or enjoy famous fish and chips at the Magpie Café.
High on the east cliff stand the haunting remains of Whitby Abbey, founded by St Hilda in 657 AD, alongside St Mary’s Church with its carved pews crafted by shipbuilders from Whitby’s historic whaling fleet. Whitby Museum and the Captain Cook Museum on Grape Lane celebrate the town’s rich maritime history and its connection to Captain James Cook. For more information, reach out now or book your stay directly online with Saxonville Hotel.
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