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Endeavour 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 and its wildlife!

Whitby is usually known for its tourists but they will not the only thing  descending on Whitby this summer, as these quirky snaps will prove.
As Britain’s insect wildlife flourishes in the heat these creepy creatures were snapped by sharp-eyed residents.
Freelance photographer Robert Townsend, spotted an awe-inspiring dragonfly in the garden of Lisa Truman, on Cherry [...]

Whitby’s History and Tourist Attractions

 My favourite resort has to be Whitby, the beautiful fishing town on the North Yorkshire coast.
I love the ride over the North York moors ,a vastly expansive Moor, with lovely villages like Goathland the Heartbeat village nestling among the heather. Driving down from the moor the village of Sleights is a pleasant cluster of shops [...]

Blu Ray cinema plan for Whitby

WHITBY Pavilion Theatre will soon have its own cinema.

As part of a county-wide scheme, backed with £400,000 of lottery funding over three years, the North Yorkshire Rural Cinema Pilot Scheme will supply digital cinema-standard projection equipment and high definition Blu Ray kit to the venue. Screenings are expected to begin later this year.
People will be [...]

Grosmont company snaps up steam engine

AN iconic steam engine is set to stay at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) for the foreseeable future after it was snapped up for an undisclosed sum by a volunteer driver from Grosmont.
The British Railways 9F locomotive 92214 – one of the batch of steam locos to be built for British Rail in 1959 [...]

All on board for an old Bus Trip from Whitby

Two old buses are being lovingly restored for trips around the North York Moors National Park. One is a 1946, green and cream Leyland coach which is known as the Heritage bus, tours the south-west corner of the North York Moors. The bus travels between Thirst and the Hemsley calling a picturesque villages of Kilburn, [...]

Do NOT get cheated by an unscrupulous electrician!

I went to a old ladies house recently and was absolutely horrified by the fact that she was about to have a very expensive, not to mention very invasive rewire on a bungalow. This lady was obviously in a late 70s and I’ve been a widow for almost 10 years and she was exactly the [...]

AD Alarms CCTV Security Alarms Whitby and Bradford

 CCTV cameras offer both a very powerful visual deterrent, especially if the monitor is left in a visible public area, like the check-in part of the hotel foyer. And they also offer a very practical deterrent, in the fact that everything is being recorded and you can monitor it from any location..We also install security [...]

Tractors tear up the sands of Whitby in aid of cancer research June 22

The 3 Coasts Tractor Tour, organised by former Great Ayton resident David Harrison, has been running since 1996 and has raised pounds 40,000 for various charities over the years. About 30 tractors are involved, all built from 1940 to the early 1970s. They travel from Liverpool to Whitby and back over six days and will [...]

Whitby third best UK resort in Which? Guide

Whitby as being voted the third best UK resort by an independent survey of 4000 people by Which ? guide and managed to beat Scarborough which was voted in fifth position.

The two resorts were singled out for their scenery and proximity to the countryside.
Blackpool was chosen as the nation’s all-time favourite seaside resort, with Brighton [...]

Living in the Whitby yards of yesteryear

Living in the Whitby yards of yesteryear
What life was like in Whitby, in the old yards when the town was not a tourist attraction but a working fishing port. I was given permission to photograph and use material from the Whitby Museum which I thank for their help http://www.whitbymuseum.org.uk/
Also drawing the yards of Whitby before [...]

Albert T Pile 1882 – 1981 drawing the yards of Whitby before they had gone for ever !

 
I was in the Whitby Museum again on Friday with my ongoing mission to try and find some old pictures of the yard where my cottages in Whitby. Unfortunately once again I wasn’t successful but I did find some books which describe what life was like living in the fishing yards of Whitby during the [...]

MICHAEL Portillo was in Whitby 8th June for TV series Great British Railway Journeys

MICHAEL Portillo was in Whitby on Tuesday filming for his latest television series.

Great British Railway Journeys is a documentary series in which he travels the length and breadth of the country by train.
Having already enjoyed a successful first series he was here to film the second which should be on our screens in the new [...]

Steam railway bridge 30 opens

THE first passengers have travelled over the new Bridge 30 following a huge fund-raising appeal on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR).
Bridge 30 has carried the railway over Eller Beck, between Grosmont and Goathland, since 1864.
Time had taken its toll on the 145-year-old wrought iron structure at Darnholm, between the two villages.
It was replaced over [...]

Over 1,000 people turned out for the grand opening of Whitby’s Park

MORE than 1,000 people turned out to celebrate the grand opening of Whitby’s newly transformed Pannett Park.
There was a carnival atmosphere as locals and visitors flocked to the park to toast its £1.4m transformation, much of which was down to the work of volunteers the Friends of Pannett Park, whose 60 members clocked up more [...]

Whitby Dog Friendly Cottages

Whitby Pet Friendly Self Catering Accommodation for people who want their dog to also enjoy its holiday.
Endeavour Whitby Holiday Cottage is set in a beautiful tranquil old yard, near the harbour in Whitby, and is ideal for people who wish to bring their dogs with them on holiday.
Dog friendly Whitby Holiday Cottages
There is a private [...]

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 [...]

Whitby Holiday Accommodation Letting Agency

Whitby Cottages for hire
Cottage hire in Whitby made easy for both holidaymakers and owners. We could be finding new customers now.
Take a look at our Whitby Holiday Cottages.
•No contract so no tie in, or any sign up or website or marketing fees to be paid.
•Only 20% commission charge on any bookings we get for you
•Free [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

Whitby Calendar Of a Events

Whitby Tourist Information 2010
Whitby is schedule of events for this year 2010. There are many colourful and entertaining events like the Whitby Regatta, Whitby folk weekend and Whitby Goth weekend.
There is also a list of shows and events which will take place at the Whitby Pavilion complex.
Whitby’s 60s weekend Friday to 4 June to Sunday, [...]

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 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.