<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. </p> <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. </p> <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>

Whitby Folk Weekend

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Event:
Whitby Folk Weekend
Start:
August 18, 2012
End:
August 24, 2012
Updated:
January 6, 2012

Traditional music and dance with workshops, concerts, singarounds, dances, sessions and street entertainment.

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