Whitby short break
Whitby’s fishing harbour, sandy beaches and abbey ruins define this North Yorkshire classic, layered with maritime history.
Whitby, perched on England’s rugged northeast coast, is famed for its Gothic abbey and seafaring history. Whitby Abbey, atop a cliff, offers dramatic views and inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The town’s narrow streets lead to the bustling harbour, fish markets, and shops selling Whitby jet. With a rich maritime legacy and scenic landscapes, Whitby blends natural beauty and a haunting Gothic atmosphere, making it a uniquely charming destination.
Local areas in and around Whitby
Holidays by land and sea
Explore the ruined Whitby Abbey, a 7th-century monastery high on cliffs overlooking the North Sea with sweeping views of the town and rugged coastline, and said to have inspired Dracula.
Enjoy Whitby's blue flag beach: stop by one of the beach shops en route for fishing nets or a ball and settle yourselves on the sweeping sands for a kickabout, beach cricket or some rockpooling.
Put on your walking boots for a romp through the North York Moors. With views into Newtondale over railway tracks and past historical sites such as Hole of Horcum and Levisham Moor.
Stand at the top of the village at the old fishing and smuggling harbour of Robin Hood’s Bay for stunning views of the sweeping bay and soaring cliffs.
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