<h3>From visitor attractions to outdoor activities</h3>
<p>
There is so much to do in and around Whitby, from walking or cycling in the North
York Moors National Park to learning about Whitby’s connections to Dracula and
Captain Cook.
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<h3>Some of Yorkshire's finest coastal retreats</h3>
<p>Enjoy the quirky fishing villages of Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay, the unspoilt
sandy beaches of Sandsend and Runswick Bay, the staggering views from the
clifftops at Ravenscar, and the popular seaside resorts of Saltburn and Redcar.</p>

<h3>The North Yorkshire Moors Railway</h3>
<p>
Travel from Pickering to Whitby along ‘the world's most popular steam heritage
railway'. The Pullman Diner Service also allows you to dine in style within the lavish
setting of the beautiful period carriages.
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<h3>There's more to Whitby than meets the eye</h3>
<p>With its connections to Captain Cook and Dracula, its quirky narrow streets and
bustling harbour overlooked by the striking Gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey, Whitby is
a fascinating town, unlike any other.</p>

<h3>An enchanting place</h3>
<p>Come and stay for a romantic break in a boutique hotel, a cosy B&B or a luxurious cottage hideaway.</p>

<h3>Horse riding on the Moors</h3>
<p>Enjoy the 800km of bridleways that weave through the peaceful and colourful countryside of the North York Moors National Park, which surrounds Whitby town.</p>

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Youngs Jewellers

Designers, manufacturers and retailers in silver, gold, gemstones and Whitby Jet jewellery

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Housed in the 17th century lodgings on Whitby's harbour where a young James Cook stayed as an apprentice, training as a seaman.

Whitby Museum & Pannett Art Gallery

Run by the Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society, the museum, library and achives house many major collections including archaeology, social history, ceramics, Captain James Cook, fossilks, paintings, photgraphs, militaria and toys & dolls.

Fortunes

DJ & BW Brown 22 Henrietta Street WHITBY YO22 4DW
Tel: (01947) 601659

Simpson’s Jet of Whitby

Derek Simpson 21 Grape Lane Whitby YO22 4BA
Tel: (01947) 897166

Victorian Image

Mr Paul Wilson & Ms Lynne Valentine 11 Sandgate Whitby YO22 4DB
Tel: (01947) 600610

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Customer Services Pickering Station Pickering YO18 7AJ
Tel: (01751) 472508

Eagle Turnery

Mr & Mrs Harty The Dell 8 Hunter Street WHITBY YO21 3DA
Tel: (01947) 821205

Doodlepots Paint Your Own Pottery

Josee Rollet 5b Skinner Street Whitby YO213AH
Tel: (01947) 825824

Endeavour Books

Linda & Bob Allison 1 Grape Lane WHITBY YO22 4BA
Tel: (01947) 821331

Esk Valley Railway

Ms Angie Thirkill The Coliseum Victoria Place Whitby YO21 1EZ
Tel: (01947) 601987

Bobbins

Mr & Mrs D Hoyle Wesley Hall Church Street Whitby YO22 4DE
Tel: (01947) 600585

Whitby Galleries

Mr G Carnes 134-135 Church Street WHITBY YO22 4DE
Tel: (01947) 821310

Beevers Custom Made Beds

Derek Parker Stakesby Vale Whitby YO21 1JZ
Tel: (01947) 604351

Whitby Walks

Mr Harry Collett Half Acre 22 Rosemount Road Whitby YO21 1LB
Tel: (01947) 821734

The Studio of John Freeman

Mr John Freeman 9 Market Place WHITBY YO22 4DD
Tel: (01947) 602799

Whitby Abbey (English Heritage)

Whitby Abbey Abbey Lane Whitby YO22 4JT
Tel: (01947) 601946 Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk

The Whitby Book Shop

Whitby Book Shop 88 Church Street Whitby YO21 4BH
Tel: (01947) 606202

Ebor Jetworks

Mr Steele 138 Church Street Whitby YO22 4DE
Tel: (01947) 603113

Whitby & District Disablement Action Group

Whitby & District Disablement Action Group Church House Centre Flowergate Whitby YO21 3BA
Tel: (01947) 821001

Whitby Jet Store

Martyn Wright Church Street Whitby YO22 4DE
Tel: (01947) 603330