Things to do in Whitby
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Whitby
Things to Do in Whitby
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Whitby Abbey, Whitby Beach, Speciality Museums, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Whitby Abbey, Whitby Beach, Speciality Museums, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Day Tripsfromper adultC$105- fromper adultC$189
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adultC$15- fromper adultC$115
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Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adultC$11- fromper group (up to 4)C$1,131
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Ancient Ruins
Beaches
Pristine beach town providing fossil hunting, scenic cliff-top walks, and a stretch of coast for leisurely strolls. Enjoy local fish and chips after exploring the sandy shores.
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Quaint harbor atmosphere with a blend of working and pleasure boats, scenic views, and boat trips. Enjoy the lively streets, diverse eateries, and picturesque coastal scenery.
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Speciality Museums
Traditional museum nestled in Pannett Park with an eclectic mix of maritime history, fossils, and local artifacts. Includes a free art gallery and a children's playground amid scenic surroundings.
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Beaches
Coastal village beach offering picturesque views, pebble picking, and pet-friendly zones. Features charming cottages and a quaint local shop, ideal for leisurely walks and seaside relaxation.
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Historic 199-step ascent presents panoramic views of the harbor and sea, mingled with photo opportunities and a chance to uncover local myths. Not overly strenuous with resting points.
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Churches & Cathedrals
Historic church with atmospheric graveyard, offering panoramic views and a gothic vibe. Features unique box pews and insightful historical exhibits.
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History Museums
Interactive exhibits detailing Captain Cook's maritime adventures and 18th-century seafaring, featuring a detailed model ship and year-round changing exhibitions.
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Aquariums
Marine conservation center with interactive exhibits on lobster life cycles and marine preservation, plus a close-up look at sea life stages, ideal for families and enthusiasts.
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Lighthouses
Parks
Tranquil park with scenic views, colorful floral clock, diverse gardens, and children's play area. Includes a museum and art gallery amid serene surroundings.
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What travellers are saying
- BuddapiesBedfordshire, UK194 contributionsEven on a chilly day, the views are stunning, reasonable price enter the site £13.00 each adult, dogs allowed, which was good. We used the car park and for the time of year plenty of spaces to choose from. The Youth Hostel café was pleasant and warming. Welcoming people.Written February 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LollipopsbabyMarina Romea, Italy585 contributionsOmg what a stunning place . Had a dog who loved it . So many things to do and see but I’d expect this area would be even more heaving in the summer . I couldn’t believe how many people were out considering it’s February. Pretty clean area and found public toilets . Everything that you could wish for available, places to eat in or out . Icecream, rocks, cafe’s Pubs and so much moreWritten February 23, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Phil HFelixstowe, UK82 contributionsExcellent place to have nice food and drink,friendly service and great location..recommend the bacon bap with cappuccino not overpriced either.Written October 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BuddapiesBedfordshire, UK194 contributionsLovely harbour, we walked down to the beach for the dog to have a run about. I like it that it does not have a lot of amusements if it needs any at all, but if you have to have them there is not many and is not in your face. The pier is a nice walk out gives you lovely views.Written February 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- naturalCeltCounty Durham, UK102 contributionsThis marvellous museum is something of a personal favourite, I must admit. It is, in effect, an exhibit in itself, a perfect Victorian time-capsule. It is filled to the brim with intriguing and often bizarre exhibits, admittedly alongside some of what you might expect in Whitby - wonderful fossils, beautiful jet jewellery and multiple model ships - but it's the curiosities that are particular fun, not least the gruesome 'hand of glory' and, nearby, Dr Merryweather's magnificent Tempest Prognosticator... I leave others to discover their own personal gems.Written February 26, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- T BYork, UK1,474 contributionsA beautiful stretch of this coast. Great for dog walkers but the young kids will love it too…jumping over or paddling across the narrow tributary into the sea. (By the bend in the road).
Beautiful looking out to sea and then turn around and imagine the trains of yesteryear passing high above the twisting road as it passed along the rail bridge (no longer in existence).
There’s images in the cafe along the roadside.
TIP: take coins for parking roadside (£6 for 4 hours)Written March 10, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DKandtheMadDogChorley, UK220 contributionsAtmospheric steps to St Mary’s Church & the abbey ruins. Spectacular views out to sea & back over the town. Couple of benches to stop in the way up. Look out for the Roman numeral numbering the steps in every 10th step.Written January 7, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AMD-SecretShopperWolverhampton, UK54 contributionsA real gem in Whitby, spectacular views from
the top and lovely and quiet.
A real taste of ecclesiastical history full of Elizabethan box pews with the gallery still in. Had a conversation with a staff member who was so knowledgeable about the place!
Definitely worth a visitWritten March 14, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jude3 contributionswe enjoyed our stay in Whitby and we had some lovely food with a good choice of venues. Unfortunately, the weather was rather wet which did restrict our plans for tripping out. our accommodation had secure parking, which meant that we were close enough to walk everywhere in the town. Botham s bakery [2shops] supplied us with lovely bread etc. However, we did find the hills quite a challenge and opted for the Khyber Pass to get into the harbour area, as we were staying up on the north Cliff. Not easy for anyone with walking difficulties, although there was a bus down into the town. fish and chips everywhereWritten October 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Debbie C6 contributionsWhat an amazing place to visit in Whitby. The baby lobsters were fabulous. I would recommend this for any age. What great work they are doing.Written March 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- IAN DWigan, UK26,791 contributionsRegrettably I couldn't walk to the end of the pier to see the lighthouse up close and closed due to the high winds. Love the location at the entrance to the harbourWritten June 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sue_and_Andy_66Horsforth, UK6,360 contributionsNice park a few minutes away from the beach. Note dogs are not allowed probably accounts for a plentiful squirrels that frequent here . If you can bring some peanuts for them, as they are quite tame and some will take from your hand.
Visited 28 Dec 2024Written January 5, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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