Hilary’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Pretty coastal village set on a steep hill down to the beach which is accessible at low tide. Cafes, pubs and a few gift shops. Pay and display parking at the top of the village so you need a good pair of legs.
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Robin Hood's Bay
Pretty coastal village set on a steep hill down to the beach which is accessible at low tide. Cafes, pubs and a few gift shops. Pay and display parking at the top of the village so you need a good pair of legs.
Tiny village in a beautiful sandy bay just 15 minuts drive from Whitby. It is located at the bottom of a very steep hill but there is pay and display car parking at the bottom. There is a cafe and pub which are open seasonally. Good for swimming if its not too rough.
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Runswick Bay
Tiny village in a beautiful sandy bay just 15 minuts drive from Whitby. It is located at the bottom of a very steep hill but there is pay and display car parking at the bottom. There is a cafe and pub which are open seasonally. Good for swimming if its not too rough.
Beautiful and quaint fishing village, down a steep hill to the old village and seafront which has a tiny sandy beach in the harbour and rocky beaches outside the harbour (covered at high tide) Pay and display parking at the top, no access by car. Lots of nooks and crannies to explore. A popular location for artists with a couple of galleries, a quirky museum, cafes and several pubs.
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Staithes
Beautiful and quaint fishing village, down a steep hill to the old village and seafront which has a tiny sandy beach in the harbour and rocky beaches outside the harbour (covered at high tide) Pay and display parking at the top, no access by car. Lots of nooks and crannies to explore. A popular location for artists with a couple of galleries, a quirky museum, cafes and several pubs.
A pretty village 20 minutes drive from Whitby. When the steam trains are running a great place to view, and the quaint station with cafe and gift shop. Also in the village cafes and gift shops plus some good pubs for eating. Pay and display parking in the village car park. This village was used to film a popular series "Heartbeat" so there is plenty of evidence of this to see. Walk to the "Mallyan Spout" a pretty waterfall or "Beck Hole" which has a tiny pub.
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Goathland
A pretty village 20 minutes drive from Whitby. When the steam trains are running a great place to view, and the quaint station with cafe and gift shop. Also in the village cafes and gift shops plus some good pubs for eating. Pay and display parking in the village car park. This village was used to film a popular series "Heartbeat" so there is plenty of evidence of this to see. Walk to the "Mallyan Spout" a pretty waterfall or "Beck Hole" which has a tiny pub.
Food scene
Fish and Chips
A good selection of dishes, quite a few fish options including classic fish and chips. This restauraunt has fantastic views accross the bay and great for sunsets. It is not bookable but they have a fair few tables. They also have a takeaway/eat outside option now as well, also with good views.
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The Fisherman's Wife Whitby
Khyber PassA good selection of dishes, quite a few fish options including classic fish and chips. This restauraunt has fantastic views accross the bay and great for sunsets. It is not bookable but they have a fair few tables. They also have a takeaway/eat outside option now as well, also with good views.
Award Wining Trenchers serves great fish and chips, but also other fish and meat options (Including lighter fish dishes) limited veggie options. The portions are generous.
It has quick and efficient service and the staff are friendly. It is possible to book tables for 7 or more people.
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Trenchers
New Quay RoadAward Wining Trenchers serves great fish and chips, but also other fish and meat options (Including lighter fish dishes) limited veggie options. The portions are generous.
It has quick and efficient service and the staff are friendly. It is possible to book tables for 7 or more people.
Always have great fish. Their fish cakes are popular, and I can reccomend a small fish and chips as quite adequate! They also fry in vegetable oil (as opposed to beef dripping that many of the others use) Take away or eat in.
Royal Fisheries
48 BaxtergateAlways have great fish. Their fish cakes are popular, and I can reccomend a small fish and chips as quite adequate! They also fry in vegetable oil (as opposed to beef dripping that many of the others use) Take away or eat in.
Eating with special diets (vegan, gluten free etc)
Good for breakfasts and lunch with vegan and gluten free options.
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Cranberry Swamp
24 Skinner StGood for breakfasts and lunch with vegan and gluten free options.
Whitby Wok
Pier RoadTake away, but has some good vegan options. Mid afternoon to late evening.
Good selection of vegetarian and gluten free with some vegan options. Really tasty food and cakes. Open for breakfast right through to evening. Booking is availabel (and recommended) Tucked away in one of the "Whitby Yards" so lots of character.
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Sanders Yard Bistro
95 Church StGood selection of vegetarian and gluten free with some vegan options. Really tasty food and cakes. Open for breakfast right through to evening. Booking is availabel (and recommended) Tucked away in one of the "Whitby Yards" so lots of character.
What to do in Whitby
A lovely museum that charts the life of Captain Cook who sereved his apprenteship in Whitby
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Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
Grape LaneA lovely museum that charts the life of Captain Cook who sereved his apprenteship in Whitby
Pannett Park
A little oasis of calm in the heart of Whitby, with lovely gardens.
A small but interesting museum with all sorts of displays from fossils to local history. It also houses the Pannett art gallery with many paintings from "The Staiths Group"
There is also a cafe.
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Whitby Museum
A small but interesting museum with all sorts of displays from fossils to local history. It also houses the Pannett art gallery with many paintings from "The Staiths Group"
There is also a cafe.
If you want to be frightend out of your wits (or if you a brave have a giggle) then this is worth a visit!
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Dracula Experience Ltd
9 Marine ParadeIf you want to be frightend out of your wits (or if you a brave have a giggle) then this is worth a visit!
One of the oldest streets in the town, lots of interesting shops and cafes. Walk to the end to find East Pier (if you have a head for heights). Very pretty for a late evening stroll.
Church St, Whitby YO22, Reino Unido
One of the oldest streets in the town, lots of interesting shops and cafes. Walk to the end to find East Pier (if you have a head for heights). Very pretty for a late evening stroll.
Owned by English Heritage. Worth a visit if you are in to history, but it is a bit pricey. Tickets can be booked on line. There is a great cafe nearby that is part of the Youth Hostel, with lovely views.
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Abadía de Whitby
Abbey LaneOwned by English Heritage. Worth a visit if you are in to history, but it is a bit pricey. Tickets can be booked on line. There is a great cafe nearby that is part of the Youth Hostel, with lovely views.
This is a really interesting church inside, and worth a visit if you get up the 199 steps. They have friendly volounteers in the gift shop. Fantastic views from the churchyard.
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Church of Saint Mary
Abbey PlainThis is a really interesting church inside, and worth a visit if you get up the 199 steps. They have friendly volounteers in the gift shop. Fantastic views from the churchyard.
Situated at the end of Church Street are the famous 199 steps. Catch your breath at benches dotted along the way to take in the views. Once you get to the top, visit the Abbey, St Marys Church or Whitby Brewery nearby for local biers and pizza. You can also pick up the Cleveland Way here for some cliff views.
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199 escalones
Situated at the end of Church Street are the famous 199 steps. Catch your breath at benches dotted along the way to take in the views. Once you get to the top, visit the Abbey, St Marys Church or Whitby Brewery nearby for local biers and pizza. You can also pick up the Cleveland Way here for some cliff views.
Food scene Not fish and chips.
Great Italian food, with a lovely atmostphere. Pizzas and some other dishes can be made vegan on request.
Pizza West
Great Italian food, with a lovely atmostphere. Pizzas and some other dishes can be made vegan on request.
Crocodile
Lovely little tappas bar. Some vegan options. Booking pretty essential.
I have not tried this yet, but my guests have and they have all enjoyed it. They have vegan options.
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Humble Pie & Mash
163 Church StI have not tried this yet, but my guests have and they have all enjoyed it. They have vegan options.