The Whitby Guide

The ‘jewel in the crown' of the North Yorkshire coast, Whitby is consistently voted as one of the UK’s top seaside destinations

Whitby has a year-round season, comprehensive events calendar and rich cultural history, it’s easy to see why this picture-postcard fishing port nestled on the edge of the North York Moors continues to attract generations of tourists from the UK and abroad.

Whitby is one of the most popular seaside towns in the UK for holidaymakers. Known as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the North Yorkshire Coast, the River Esk carves its way through the Eskdale Valley to this stunning natural harbour.

With towering cliffs riding high on the ancient East Side and dramatic landscapes ushering in the modern West Cliff, the town of Whitby has a great legacy steeped in history, culture and myth.