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Whitby Storyteller Award winning Walks and Tours

Whitby Storyteller Award winning Ghost Walks and Tours

April 13, 2017 Thomas Paylor 0

Rose Rylands is a locally born storyteller who shares an intimate knowledge of the coast and surroundings, along with local folklore, history, mysteries and legends. She runs a variety of guided walks, including Guided Walking Tours of Whitby and Ghost walks in Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby. […]

Whitby Museums and Art Galleries

April 12, 2017 Thomas Paylor 2

There are quite a few different museums and art galleries to explore in Whitby and the surrounding area. […]

9 Mind Blowing Facts About Whitby

March 24, 2017 Thomas Paylor 0

What is Whitby most famous for and why do hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Whitby each year? Here are 9 mind-blowing facts about Whitby which you may not have known! […]

Smuggling tales from around Whitby

February 13, 2017 Sam Hawxwell 0

Throughout history, men have made a living from smuggling goods and living under the nose of the taxman. Whitby and the surrounding villages were a hotbed for smuggling for generations, with tales of hidden tunnels and secret societies a plenty. Here are a few Whitby smuggling tales for you to enjoy. […]

Five Unsettled Spirits That Still Reside In Whitby

February 9, 2017 Sam Hawxwell 0

Not only does Whitby have various haunted buildings but we also have our own set of ghosts who just can’t get to the other side, either that or they enjoy spooking tourists and residents. […]

The mysterious sinking of the Admiral Von Tromp at Saltwick Bay

February 3, 2017 Sam Hawxwell 0

On the sands of Saltwick Bay stand boats that have been through the worst nightmare of any captain, a shipwreck. […]

Five Whitby Folklore Tales

February 1, 2017 Sam Hawxwell 0

For centuries sailors and fishermen have swapped stories to either scare or entertain their listeners whilst they drank up all the liquor Whitby had to offer. Here at The Whitby Guide, we have compiled a list of five Whitby folklore tales. Enjoy… […]

Step back in time at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum in Whitby

January 27, 2017 Thomas Paylor 0

Discover a world of exploration at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum. The Museum is based in the house on Grape Lane where Captain Cook stayed during his apprenticeship. […]

A Tour Around Whitby With Simon Calder By Visit England (Video)

January 23, 2017 Thomas Paylor 0

Follow Simon Calder around Whitby in this video from Visit England. Simon talks through some of the main tourist destinations in Whitby. […]

Who Was St Hilda?

January 21, 2017 Sam Hawxwell 0

St Hilda is one of those names that, much like Caedmon, is seen all over Whitby and the surrounding areas. Anyone who lives in Whitby will know who St Hilda is, but for those who don’t know the famous saint, read on… […]

Witches of Whitby, who are believed to live in and around the town

January 19, 2017 Sam Hawxwell 0

The witches of Whitby that use the town as their hunting ground are usually females and are best to be avoided, although most of the witches on this list are long dead there may still be a witch lurking in the midst and hiding among the normal people, so be aware! […]

Spooky Tales…Five legendary beasts lurking around Whitby

January 18, 2017 Sam Hawxwell 0

The North Yorkshire Moors are so vast and remote, it’s little wonder that beasts of the devil make it their home. Here is a list of five legendary beasts you may find on your travels around Whitby. […]

The Oyster Man of Whitby

January 14, 2017 Sam Hawxwell 0

Years ago, Oysters weren’t a delicacy of the rich, in fact they were thought of as more a poor man’s food and a lot of the working class on the coast depended on oysters for a meal. And that was no different in Whitby. […]