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Whitby Abbey
The impressive ruins of Whitby Abbey have breathtaking panoramic views of the town of Whitby and the surrounding coastline. From Whitby Harbour the abbey can be reached on foot via the 199 Abbey Steps up the East Cliff, and through the church yard of St Mary's Church . Alternatively a well signposted road leads from the towns outskirts to the clifftop location, see map below. There is chargeable parking close to the abbey grounds. |
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Whitby Museum
Whitby Museum is an independent Museum founded in 1823 and run by Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society. The main hall retains the atmosphere of a Victorian/Edwardian Museum and has sometimes been called a 'Museum within a Museum'.
Explore an amazing collection of local fossils, natural history, model ships, carved jet, toys, costumes and social history. There are relics of the Scoresbys - famous whalers - and Captain Cook. |
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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.From the smoke and steam pouring from the engines to the cosy wood-panelled carriages and friendly conductor service, the railway is both lovingly preserved and charmingly authentic. |
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Captain Cook Museum
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. |
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Whitby Coastal Cruises
There is no better way to see the coast of Whitby then by boat. The views from the harbour are stunning and the view of Whitby from out at sea is really unique. You get great views of the Abbey and the west cliff and taking a boat trip you also get to enjoy a good bit of Whitby sea air.
Daily boat trips out into the bay or along the coast towards the village of Sandsend (3 miles north) from Whitby Coastal Cruises. |
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The Dracula Experience
The Dracula Experience is a unique tour through the Dracula story and its connections to Whitby. Using animated scenes, electronic special effects and live actors the story is brought to life in a superb experience for all the family to enjoy. Set on Marine Parade, Whitby, the building is reputed to be haunted and dates back hundreds of years... Come along and enjoy an eerie, spine chilling show. |
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Raven Hall Hotel is dramatically situated in the North York Moors National
Parkland and overlooking Robin Hoods Bay, with breathtaking panoramic cliff-top
views. The Hotel facilities comprise of 52 en-suite bedrooms, conference and
banqueting facilities for up to 160 delegates and an excellent range of leisure
amenities, indoor and out, including our own challenging nine-hole golf course
and indoor heated swimming pool.
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Charming Country House Hotel offering luxury accommodation, prominently situated
on the Common within this delightful village, famously known as 'Aidensfield' in
the popular TV series 'Heartbeat'. Rooms have views of the village church
opposite, or the wide expanses of the Moors.The North Yorkshire Moors steam
railway also stops in the village.The
Hotel is ideally situated, being only a short 10 minute drive from the coastal
towns of Whitby and the old market town of Pickering.
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Broom House an excellent place to stay, overlooking the Esk valley this
farmhouse has been refurbished to provide 4 superb en-suite rooms and 2
suites.Egton Bridge is a pritty village situated in the North Yorkshire Moors
National Park. Close to the Historic town of Whitby with 3 miles of golden
sands, picturesque harbour and quaint cobbled streets. Goathland the Aidensfield
Heatbeat, the NYM steam railway and the Esk valley line at Grosmont are nearby.
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