Whitby is dominated by the cliff-top ruins of a beautiful 13th century Abbey. This traditional maritime town, with its old cobbled streets, picturesque houses and sandy blue flag beach, a great place for a holiday or short break, Whitby is set among fine stretches of coast with spectacular cliffs, beaches and bays.
199 steps lead down from the Abbey to the old town where you find yourself in a shoppers’ paradise. With an array of unique shops offering local crafts, famous Whitby Jet jewellery, maritime memorabilia and antiques, you are sure to find that holiday treasure.
For food connoisseurs, Whitby has it all. Award winning seafood restaurants, continental delights, traditional sea-shanty inns preparing locally cooked produce and olde worlde English tea rooms serving freshly baked pastries and Yorkshire teas.
Accommodation in Whitby is suitable for all types of budget, economy, premium and luxury hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses. From last minute bookings, weekend breaks to fortnight holidays on the coast, Whitby offers a variety of 3 star and 4 star Hotel and Guest Star rated, accredited and inspected accommodation, offering family rooms, en-suite facilities, everything for a special Yorkshire visit.