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Whitby Holiday Cottage

This charming former old fisherman’s residence, situated in the very heart of the old town of Whitby only a couple of minutes stroll from the harbour.

The cottage sleeps up to six people in total.

Whitby Museum

It is one of the very few remaining Literary & Philosophical Societies that still runs an independent Museum, the older parts of which are often regarded as a ‘Museum within a Museum’ and have the atmosphere of an Edwardian Museum.

Whitby’s news and tourist information to your inbox

In our busy lives we don’t always have time to login to websites and check out what’s happening in our favourite places. As far as Whitby is concerned you don’t have to anymore because we will send you in advance all the tourist information straight to your inbox, so you might just manage to have [...]

Whitby’s Events Calendar for 2010.

There will be more details and events soon, this is a list of the major occurrences in Whitby this year. 
 
 
 

Spirit of the 40s Weekend at the West Cliff HQ and around the town
Fri 16 April 2010
Sat 17 April 2010
Sun 18 April2010
Including Gala Dance with the Moonlight Serenade, Fashion Show and Hairstyling,
Opening Cabaret with Lola Lamour, [...]

You can Join Whitby Facebook Guide and have your say… come on SPEAK UP !

 
If you like Whitby, and you’ve got your own opinion this is the place to voice it!
You can just go on a rant about what you don’t like about Whitby at the moment, or alternatively let everybody know what a great time you’ve had or are looking to have in the future with the [...]

Sir Richard Branson wants Whitby’s Whitby’s Grand Turk

A story broke today that Whitby’s Whitby’s Grand Turk wanted and is going to be used by Sir Richard Branson and businessman called Michael Munro who comes from Notts. They’re looking for the treasure of Lima which is thought to be worth more than 100 million. A guy called Munro reckons after studying maps 14 [...]

Endeavour Whitby Holiday Cottage Kitchen £50 off January bookings now

£50 OFF Whitby Holiday Cottage !
Endeavour Whitby Holiday Cottage for Self Catering Holidays
Visit the website Whitby Holiday Cottage
This charming former old fisherman’s residence, situated in the very heart of the old town of Whitby only a couple of minutes stroll from the harbour.
The cottage sleeps up to six people in total. Four [...]

Whitby Holiday Cottage is self catering

£50 OFF Whitby Holiday Cottage !
Endeavour Whitby Holiday Cottage for Self Catering Holidays
Visit the website Whitby Holiday Cottage
This charming former old fisherman’s residence, situated in the very heart of the old town of Whitby only a couple of minutes stroll from the harbour.
The cottage sleeps up to six people in total. Four [...]

Whitby Search Engine Optimisation

Whitby Search Engine Optimisation
Do you want more customers on your website? If so take a look at Whitby Search Engine Optimisation 
Search Engine Optimisation specialists for Whitby North Yorkshire, and surrounding areas. Website www.whitby-seo.co.uk/
If you are a business owner in Whitby or surrounding areas we can get your business website high up the search engine [...]

The Langley luxury Guest Whitby

The Langley luxury Guest House offering 5 star bed and breakfast accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK with some of the best facilities you’ll find in the area.
Whitby, situated on the mouth of the river Esk in North Yorkshire, is one of the finest coastal fishing ports and seaside holiday resorts in England.
The Langley luxury [...]

Victorians will be invading Whitby Abbey at the end of October

Victorians will be invading Whitby Abbey from 28 to 31st of October.
This will be a four-day event all around Whitby Abbey representing all things Gothic. It is focusing on all things to do with the 19th century by a group of performers.
This will encompass things like the latest developments scientifically courtesy of historic interpreting duo, [...]

Assam House For Bed And Breakfast

 Assam House is a small bed and breakfast establishment offering a personal service in a quiet suburban location. We are superbly situated and guests will find the town’s many amenities and attractions can be reached with ease including Pannet Park and the Museum, shops and pubs. From Whitby,you can explore Sandsend and Gothland (Heartbeat Country).Parking [...]

Whitby Sea Fishing

Whitby Sea Fishing

Thousands of people flock to Whitby every year to enjoy the sea fishing and the many events in and around the harbour area. There are plenty of activities to please all members of the family.
Whitby sea fishing is probably some of the best fishing in the country, no matter what time of year. [...]

The Arches Guesthouse

The Arches Guesthouse 
The Arches is a very friendly, family run Whitby Guest House, which prides itself on cleanliness, a warm welcome and large breakfasts. Centrally located within Whitby’s West Cliff Conservation Area, The Arches is close to all amenities and attractions. A five minutes walk will take you to the centre of town and the [...]

Simpsons Jet Of whitby

Have a browse through the handmade & crafted designs, you will see that all the jewellery is of a very high standard, and also quite unique, alot of the pieces being one off designs.
Simpson’s Jet specialize in silver and jet, and simply elegant jet jewellery we offer a variety of handmade & crafted jewellery to [...]

Whitby Rugby Club

Membership 2009-10
Social membership is £1.00 per person. Membership is due august/september every year. It is very easy to become a member and when you are issued with your membership card then you can recieve discount at the bar. As Whitby Rugby Club is a private members club you must be a member to have a [...]

Whitby Jet Jewellery From Black As Jet

 
Black as Jet is an online store for Whitby Jet jewellery and its simulants. In addition to Whitby Jet the store section of the site also features Baltic Amber, coloured Diamonds and other vintage jewellery including items made from gold, silver, ivory and bone
We also stock Amber and Bone 
 
Amber is formed from the resin of [...]

Whitby Seafish Ltd Fresh Fish Suppliers and Wholesalers

Whitby Seafish Ltd Fresh Fish, Fresh Fish Suppliers and Wholesalers to the Hotel and Restaurant Trade.
We retail to the public from our own fishmongers within our factory at Staithes. We also offer Mail Order, delivering fresh fish and seafood direct to your door anywhere within the mainland UK
Go to our website Whitby seafish ltd  the only place [...]

It’s that time of year again Gothic weekend in Whitby !

 
 
  
Whitby Goth Weekend is back for another Halloween Special – further details to follow.
Twice-yearly event held in April and October which has grown into one of the most popular gothic events in the world, attracting all generations from across the UK and around the world.
 
If you’re a dedicated Goth or just a dedicated Goth watcher [...]

Whitby Golf Club off the coastal road to the pretty village of Sandsend

Whitby Golf Club
Whitby Golf Course is a fantastic holiday golf course with fantastic views of N Yorks Coast, run by PGA Professional offering expert tuition. The course is rarely too busy to be able to book a tee time.
There are wonderful views along the coast, north-westward over the picturesque bay of Sandsend to Kettleness, south-eastward [...]

Which is the safest place to live, the fishing port of Whitby or the city of Bradford?

When I bought a second home in Whitby a small fishing port in North Yorkshire, it made me compare the quality of life in comparison to living in my home town of Bradford, a large inland city. 
The reason I’m posting the question above is not simply for the answer. I’m also putting forward the thought [...]

Whitby certainly is an old town with a deep history, which still retains lots of character today.

In 656, in Anglo-Saxon times, Whitby was actually called Streonshal. This was when Osway was the Christian King of Northumbria and founded Whitby Abbey under its first Abbess, Hilda.
Over two hundred years later in 867, the monastery was brought to the ground by Viking raiders and was not rebuilt for over 200 years until 1078. [...]

Whitby Folk Week goes off with a bang

Music and dancing will be in abundance throughout the week with singing in pubs until late at night
With more than 600 events including workshops, concerts, singarounds, dances, sessions, street entertainment and the extensive fringe events that blossom spontaneously, folk week is a festival no lover of real music misses.
The festival of traditional music, song, dance [...]

Whitby Caravan

Whitby Static Caravan is for Hire for short Self Catering breaks to full weeks
Only two years old and sleeps six and has been kept in immaculate condition.
Fully equipped kitchen with home size hob and oven. There is a toaster, microwave, kettle and all crockery and cutlery. There are two bedrooms, and the living area sofa [...]

Whitby Information Website is being approached in a different direction to the usual ones online, I hope.

Bram Stoker Dracula Experience

The Dracula Experience is a unique tour through the Dracula story and the connection to Whitby. Using animated scenes, electronic special effects and live actors.

dracula-in-whitby.com

Dracula’s Whitby: a traveller’s guide

Whitby’s Swing Bridge 100 Year Centenary Celebrations

I was lucky enough to be able to watch Whitby’s swing Bridge 100 centenary celebrations on Saturday, 8 August 2009.

From a prime location the second floor of the Dolphin Hotel which is right next to the bridge itself. I don’t think it would have been possible to have a better view on this gorgeous sunny day.

Whitby Accommodation – Queensland

4 Star Quality Accommodation in the heart of Whitby
Recently refurbished rooms
Wireless internet available
Surrounded by local attractions
Next to the seafront
Walking distance from Whitby Pavilion

Historic steam boat pays a visit to Whitby

WHITBY Harbour had a new visitor this week when a spectacular wartime steam ship cruised into town.
The VIC 96 is a steam coasting lighter powered by coal and arrived in Whitby on Wednesday evening at 6pm.
She was commissioned by the War Office and built in 1945 by Dunston’s of Thorne and used as a replenishment [...]