The whale bones are a fun photo opportunity whilst wandering around Whitby. Ideally go early or late when it’s quiet because everyone else on the east coast is also trying to get a photo between this iconic landmark.

Excellent piece of history and well worth taking a picture off with the abbey framed inside the bones

As one of the more unique attractions one can find, the whalebone arch provides a memento of Whitby's history that is poignant and interesting - it might not be right that whaling happened, but it did and so this tribute is a nice way to...More

Not aware of these anywhere else in the UK so a worthy spot for a tourist picture of Whitby. The views from the West Cliff where it is are excellent too!

I have visited the whale Bone Arch every time i have visited Whitby. This is a wonderful sight. i find them both odd and beautiful at the same time.This a wonderful sight that when you walk through and look out you get a lovely view...More

The views from the top are really nice. The arch is nice. I don’t personally get it. But it is nice when your up there.

Not the originals (in itself interesting) but the symbolism is more important (you may have to google)