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Below is a list of the top Whitby Attractions with Websites, Images, Phone Numbers and links to Maps and Reviews.

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Whitby Bus & Boat Tours
Whitby has Open Top Buses that give tours around the town. There are also a number of boats that give tours around Whitby Bay. These boats include a former Life Boat, and a scaled down replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour. You just have to wait in line to take a tour.
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Whitby Abbey
South side of town centre. Whitby Abbey is a large ruin looking over Whitby harbour. There are about 199 steps that lead from the town up to the Abbey, or the tour buses take you up. Entry about £11 per adult £6 child. Phone number 03703 331 181.
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Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Captain Cook Memorial Museum
In Whitby centre. This Museum is in a 1600s house on the harbourside where the young James Cook came to serve his apprenticeship. The Museum displays Cook's achievements, with ship models and maps, original letters and artifacts from the Voyages, paintings and prints by the artists on the voyages. Phone number 01947 601 900.
Website . YO22 4BA


Dracula Experience

Dracula Experience
Whitby centre on Marine Parade. The Dracula Experience is a tour through the Dracula story with its connection to Whitby. With animated scenes, special effects and live actors. Phone number 01947 601 923.
Website . YO21 3PR


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Whitby Lighthouse
At the end of Whitby Pier. Whitby Lighthouse is open to visitors to climb to the top for great views of the town. You also get great views of the tour boats going in and out of the harbour, great photo taking spot. It is only 1 or 2 pounds to enter.
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Whitby North Promenade
North side of Whitby Harbour. The North Promenade at Whitby has a good selection of kids play such as pitch and put, boating, karting, trampolines and more. There is a lot of parking at the North Promenade, from where it is only a short walk to the town centre.
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Whitby Sea Angling
Fom Whitby Harbour. There are a number of Charter Boats offering fishing trips out of Whitby. Species to be caught include cod, ling, pollack, halibut, bass and more. The website below list them all.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Departs Grosmont 6 miles south of Whitby. Magnificent steam engines and beautiful rural stations, make a visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway like stepping back in time. The trains travel between Grosmont 6 miles southwest of Whitby, and Pickering 16 miles further south.
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There are many more attractions in Whitby such as Rock Climbing, Fossil Hunting, Surfing, Sailing and more. See the link below for more information.

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