WHITBY sightseeing - bars/restaurants - things to do - sporting activities
Sightseeing
For a great view of the town take a trip up the famous 199 steps to the Abbey and church
13 locals recommend
199 Steps
For a great view of the town take a trip up the famous 199 steps to the Abbey and church
Popular for photographs, the famous Whalebone Arch marks the start of the west cliff, the beach below was awarded a blue flag in 2019. For those who don't fancy the steep walk down you can use the lift half way along the cliff top or access the beach from Pier Road at the bottom of the whalebone steps.
15 locals recommend
Whalebone Arch
North TerracePopular for photographs, the famous Whalebone Arch marks the start of the west cliff, the beach below was awarded a blue flag in 2019. For those who don't fancy the steep walk down you can use the lift half way along the cliff top or access the beach from Pier Road at the bottom of the whalebone steps.
For a lovely woodland walk followed by coffee and delicious cake and snacks at the cafe and a small play area for children.
51 locals recommend
Falling Foss Tea Garden
For a lovely woodland walk followed by coffee and delicious cake and snacks at the cafe and a small play area for children.
When the tide is out you can enjoy a lovely walk along the beach to Sandsend, it takes between 45 minutes and an hour. Enjoy a drink or lunch in Sandsend and you'll still have time to walk back. If not there's a bus stop in Sandsend that will bring you back to Whitby.
22 locals recommend
Sandsend Beach
When the tide is out you can enjoy a lovely walk along the beach to Sandsend, it takes between 45 minutes and an hour. Enjoy a drink or lunch in Sandsend and you'll still have time to walk back. If not there's a bus stop in Sandsend that will bring you back to Whitby.
For Harry Potter fans or Heartbeat, the small village and train station were both used in the filming of these. There's a few shops and cafes but not a huge amount to do but lots of moorland to explore.
54 locals recommend
Goathland
For Harry Potter fans or Heartbeat, the small village and train station were both used in the filming of these. There's a few shops and cafes but not a huge amount to do but lots of moorland to explore.
You can hire a rowing boat and row along the river for a leisurely afternoon break. Steam locomotives also pass through the village station. And there’s a miniature steam railway for children to enjoy.
https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/Whitby-Ruswarp/details/?dms=3&venue=1716627#
15 locals recommend
Ruswarp
You can hire a rowing boat and row along the river for a leisurely afternoon break. Steam locomotives also pass through the village station. And there’s a miniature steam railway for children to enjoy.
https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/Whitby-Ruswarp/details/?dms=3&venue=1716627#
There’s a lovely walk through Saltburn-by-the-Sea Valley Gardens with refreshments at the end. Saltburn-by-the-Sea is 40 minute drive from Whitby.
62 locals recommend
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
There’s a lovely walk through Saltburn-by-the-Sea Valley Gardens with refreshments at the end. Saltburn-by-the-Sea is 40 minute drive from Whitby.
This is a lovely bay about a 20 minute drive from Whitby, perfect if you like a beach. Just a nice seafront cafe and pub. There’s a small car park at the top and bottom of the steep. Lovely for a break from it all.
72 locals recommend
Runswick Bay
This is a lovely bay about a 20 minute drive from Whitby, perfect if you like a beach. Just a nice seafront cafe and pub. There’s a small car park at the top and bottom of the steep. Lovely for a break from it all.
Enjoy a self guided audio tour of Whitby’s iconic landmark and enjoy amazing views across the harbour and bay.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=whitby_cip_20&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Lz-nOKr6wIVDbTtCh3GIQWsEAAYASAAEgLPNPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
112 locals recommend
Whitby Abbey
Abbey LaneEnjoy a self guided audio tour of Whitby’s iconic landmark and enjoy amazing views across the harbour and bay.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=whitby_cip_20&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Lz-nOKr6wIVDbTtCh3GIQWsEAAYASAAEgLPNPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Historic church next to Whitby Abbey.
https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/whitby-history/st-marys/
12 locals recommend
Church of Saint Mary
Abbey PlainHistoric church next to Whitby Abbey.
https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/whitby-history/st-marys/
Walk, cycle, run or test your head for heights at Go Ape.
55 locals recommend
Dalby Forest Visitors Centre
Dalby Forest DriveWalk, cycle, run or test your head for heights at Go Ape.
tourist information
For helpful tips of other places to visit.
https://www.thewhitbyguide.co.uk/events/
Whitby Tourist Information Centre
Langborne RoadFor helpful tips of other places to visit.
https://www.thewhitbyguide.co.uk/events/
Sightseeing
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/visiting/whats-on/dark-skies-festival
Dark skies festival
Did you know our combined area of the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales represents the largest protected area in the UK and one of the biggest in Europe? Now that's got to be something to celebrate!
You can walk along the old railway line to Robin Hoods Bay. The 7 mile route takes about two hours. You can also walk along the cliff top but this is a safer option in my opinion!
Start your route from behind Pannett Park at the top of Flowergate.
https://www.scarborough.gov.uk/sites/scarborough.gov.uk/files/The-Cinder-Track-Leaflet.pdf
7 locals recommend
The Cinder Track
Southend GardensYou can walk along the old railway line to Robin Hoods Bay. The 7 mile route takes about two hours. You can also walk along the cliff top but this is a safer option in my opinion!
Start your route from behind Pannett Park at the top of Flowergate.
https://www.scarborough.gov.uk/sites/scarborough.gov.uk/files/The-Cinder-Track-Leaflet.pdf
Food scene
On the harbour front this stylish bar/restaurant often has a pianist at the grand piano.
9 locals recommend
The Marine Bar & Restaurant
13 Marine ParadeOn the harbour front this stylish bar/restaurant often has a pianist at the grand piano.
Meals are served in starter sized portions so you are advised to order two or three.
21 locals recommend
Harry's Lounge Bar & Brasserie
10-11 Pier RdMeals are served in starter sized portions so you are advised to order two or three.
Small bar with restaurant at the rear, can sit outside on the harbour front for a g&t
19 locals recommend
The Moon & Sixpence
5-6 Marine ParadeSmall bar with restaurant at the rear, can sit outside on the harbour front for a g&t
Ditto
26 Skinner StSmall restaurant, excellent reviews. Generally need to book.
Cosa Nostra
161 Church StFriendly Italian restaurant in a former church building.
Moutreys
9 Grape LnPopular Italian restaurant.
Pub/restaurant which services catch of the day - generally need to pre-order lobster. Dimly lit, cosy restaurant.
12 locals recommend
The White Horse & Griffin
87 Church StPub/restaurant which services catch of the day - generally need to pre-order lobster. Dimly lit, cosy restaurant.
Large restaurant, more for daytime meals in my opinion, includes an ice cream parlour.
24 locals recommend
The Station Inn
New Quay RoadLarge restaurant, more for daytime meals in my opinion, includes an ice cream parlour.
Love this cliff top cafe selling delicious coffee, drinks ice creams and snacks - also has a clear windbreak screen so even on a breezy day it’s a perfect place to take in the sea view. Also does take outs.
9 locals recommend
Clara's
Love this cliff top cafe selling delicious coffee, drinks ice creams and snacks - also has a clear windbreak screen so even on a breezy day it’s a perfect place to take in the sea view. Also does take outs.
Lovely deli selling a selection of meats, cheeses, crisps and snacks and cafe with tasty deli sandwiches.
14 locals recommend
The Whitby Deli
22-23 FlowergateLovely deli selling a selection of meats, cheeses, crisps and snacks and cafe with tasty deli sandwiches.
New-ish smart, contemporary pizza restaurant on the West Cliff.
https://www.pizzawest.co.uk
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12 locals recommend
Pizza West
New-ish smart, contemporary pizza restaurant on the West Cliff.
https://www.pizzawest.co.uk
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Whitby's most famous fish and chip shop and restaurant but you can't go far wrong at any of the town's fish and chip shops!
53 locals recommend
Magpie Café
14 Pier RdWhitby's most famous fish and chip shop and restaurant but you can't go far wrong at any of the town's fish and chip shops!
Pubs and bars
One of the few new micro breweries/pubs in Whitby.
Arch & Abbey
2-4 Skinner StAfter climbing the 199 steps to the Abbey you might be ready for a pint! Just follow the road past the Abbey and you will find the brewery and bar in your left overlooking the Abbey.
18 locals recommend
Whitby Brewery
After climbing the 199 steps to the Abbey you might be ready for a pint! Just follow the road past the Abbey and you will find the brewery and bar in your left overlooking the Abbey.
Rusty Shears
4 Silver StStocks over 100 gins!
Local Towns
Attractive market town with a castle, 40 minute drive from Whitby inland over the moors.
Pickering
Concerts/theatre/cinema/museums
https://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/whats-on/
See live bands at Scarborough's open air theatre.
Watch a film at Whitby's Pavilion cinema and entertainment venue on the West Cliff.
https://www.whitbypavilion.co.uk
78 locals recommend
Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Burniston Roadhttps://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/whats-on/
See live bands at Scarborough's open air theatre.
Watch a film at Whitby's Pavilion cinema and entertainment venue on the West Cliff.
https://www.whitbypavilion.co.uk
Whitby is the home port of Captain James Cook, 2018 was the 250th anniversary of his first voyage of discovery abroad a Whitby-built former colliery, HMS Endeavour. During that odyssey Cook surveyed the coastline of New Zealand and made landfall near modern-day Sydney, Australia, in a beautiful cove he called Botany Bay.
32 locals recommend
Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
Grape LaneWhitby is the home port of Captain James Cook, 2018 was the 250th anniversary of his first voyage of discovery abroad a Whitby-built former colliery, HMS Endeavour. During that odyssey Cook surveyed the coastline of New Zealand and made landfall near modern-day Sydney, Australia, in a beautiful cove he called Botany Bay.
Whitby Pavilion