Have you ever seen the Esk Valley Viaduct / Larpool Viaduct? The brick structure of 13 arches near Whitby, and have you wondered more about it? The Larpool Viaduct (also … Read more

A new statue to commemorate him is planned for Whitby. But who was Henry Freeman? Henry Freeman was born on 29th April 1835 and passed away on 13th December 1904; … Read more

It’s getting closer to the Whitby Lion’s Boxing Day Dip! Are you brave enough to dip in the North Sea on Boxing Day? Why not take part in the annual … Read more

Since the late 1500s, the Cholmley family has been a well-known presence in Whitby. In this article, we discuss the Cholmley family of Whitby. Sir Hugh Cholmley built their mansion … Read more

The father and son duo of Scoresby’s are remarkable men from the town of Whitby. Despite being almost entirely self-taught, they gained a reputation across Europe as incredible navigators and … Read more

The skull and crossbones graves in St Mary’s Churchyard capture visitors’ attention. They are the subject of stories and intrigue, and we look at these stories in this article.  Have … Read more

The West Cliff of Whitby offers many hotels, holiday accommodations, and tourist attractions. Here is all you need to know about Whitby’s West Cliff. In the 1850s, George Hudson, known … Read more

We all already know Whitby is one of the best places in the world to visit. But what if you want to learn even more about the town? Well, there … Read more

Holidaying with kids and finding things to keep them entertained can be challenging. Here are 14 things to do in Whitby with kids to help you out. Whitby is one … Read more