Whitby, Seaside town in North Yorkshire, England
The town sits at the mouth of River Esk, featuring the ruins of Whitby Abbey perched high on the East Cliff overlooking the North Sea.
The original monastery, founded in 657 AD under the name Streoneshalh, became a center of learning before Vikings destroyed it in the 9th century.
Whitby Folk Week and Goth Weekend festivals bring together music enthusiasts and alternative culture followers from across the United Kingdom.
The swing bridge connects both sides of the town, while regular train services link Whitby to Middlesbrough and other Yorkshire destinations.
Local jet stone, a fossilized wood found in the cliffs, gained popularity in Victorian jewelry making after Queen Victoria wore it during her mourning period.
Location: Scarborough
Location: North Yorkshire
Address: Whitby, UK Whitby Whitby
Website: http://whitby.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.48665,-0.61353
Latest update: May 23, 2025 02:21
Whitby Abbey
417 m
Captain Cook Museum Whitby
113 m
Larpool Viaduct
1.4 km
Church of Saint Mary, Whitby
375 m
The Church Stairs
281 m
Cholmley House
346 m
Whitby Swing Bridge
60 m
Old Town Hall
165 m
Church of St Ninian
117 m
Larpool Hall
1.7 km
Whitby engine shed
428 m
George Hotel
253 m
Bagdale Hotel
360 m
Whitby West Pier beacon
842 m
Whitby West Pier Lighthouse
694 m
Whitby East Pier Lighthouse
700 m
Whitby East Pier beacon
835 m
Church of St John the Evangelist
244 m
Church of St Hilda
512 m
St Bartholomew's Church, Ruswarp
2.1 km
Church of St Hilda (Roman Catholic)
278 m
49 and 49A, Church Street
228 m
Whitby Pavilion
649 m
Little Angel Public House
171 m
156, Church Street
134 m
59-61, Church Street
189 m
51A, Church Street
224 m
45 and 46, Church Street
238 mReviews
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