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Below is a list of the top Whitby Attractions with
Websites, Images, Phone Numbers and links to Maps and
Reviews.
Click on Post-Codes for Maps, Directions 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.
Bus Tours . Boat Trips
Endeavour . Large Image
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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.
Website . YO22 4JT . Large Image
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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
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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.
Website . Large Image
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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.
Website . Map . Reviews
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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.
Whitby & Area
Attractions
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