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Below is a list of the top attractions in and around Whitby.

Click on Post-Codes for Maps, Directions and Reviews.


Whitby Bus & Boat Tours

Whitby has Open Top Buses and Steam Buses that give tours around the town. There are also a number of boats that give tours around Whitby Bay. These boats include a former Life Boat and a scaled down replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour. You just have to wait in line to take a tour.
www.thewhitbyseagull.co.uk/whitby_uk_town_tour_bus
www.whitbysteambusandcharabanc.co.uk
www.thewhitbyvisitor.com/Recommends/WhitbyCoastalCruises
www.endeavourwhitby.com

Endeavour Whitby
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Whitby Abbey, south side of town centre
Whitby abbey is a spectacular ruin looking over Whitby harbour. There are about 199 steps that lead from the town up to the Abbey, or the tour buses take you up. Entry about £6 per adult £3.60 child. Postcode: YO22 4JT . Reviews.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/whitby-abbey/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitby_Abbey

Whitby Abbey
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Captain Cook Memorial Museum
in Whitby centre
The 'Cook Museum' is in the 17th century house on the harbourside at Whitby where the young James Cook came to serve his apprenticeship. The Museum celebrates Cook's achievements, and exhibits ship models and maps, original letters in Cook's own hand and much authentic material from the eighteenth century artifacts from the Voyages, paintings and prints by the artists who sailed with him. Tel: 01947 601 900. Postcode: YO22 4BA. Reviews.
www.whitbyonline.co.uk/whitby/whitby-leisure/captain-cook-museum/

Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby


Dracula Experience
situated in Whitby centre on Marine Parade
The Dracula Experience is a unique tour through the Dracula story and the connection to Whitby. Using animated scenes, electronic special effects and live actors. Postcode: YO21 3PR . Reviews.
www.draculaexperience.co.uk

Dracula Experience Whitby


Whitby Lighthouse
at the end of Whitby Pier
Whitby Lighthouse is open to visitors to climb to the top for great views of the town. You also get great views of the tour boats going in and out of the harbour, great photo taking spot. It is only 1 or 2 pounds to enter.
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Whitby Lighthouse
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Whitby North Promenade
at the north side of Whitby Harbour
The North Promenade at Whitby has a good selection of kids play such as pitch and put, boating, karting, trampolines and more. There is a lot of parking at the North Promenade and it is only a short walk to the town centre from there.
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Whitby North Promenade
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Whitby Sea Angling
from Whitby Harbour
There are a number of Charter Boats offering fishing trips out of Whitby. Species to be caught include cod, ling, pollack, halibut, and bass to name but a few. The website below list them all.
www.whitbyseafishing.com/charter-boats

Whitby Sea Fishing
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
departs Grosmont 6 miles south of Whitby
With our magnificent steam engines, beautiful rural stations and smartly uniformed staff, a visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is like taking a step back in time. The trains travel between Grosmont 6 miles southwest of Whitby and Pickering 16 miles further south. Map. Reviews.
www.nymr.co.uk

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

There are many more attractions in Whitby such as Rock Climbing, Fossil Hunting, Surfing, Sailing and more. See the link below for more information.

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