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Month: May 2018

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Join us for the #Cook250 Festival 2018

May 31, 2018June 19, 2018 Beth Ellin

Mast On HM Bark Endeavour Nearing Completion: CAG Photography We’re excited to see Whitby host the Cook 250 Festival to celebrate the life of Captain James Cook. 2018 marks the […]

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Visiting Whitby this bank holiday?

May 25, 2018 Beth Ellin

If you’re spending some or all of your May bank holiday in Whitby, great choice! There’s lots of exciting this happening around the town and local area, as well as […]

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News

Whitby – the only Blue Flag beach in Yorkshire 2019

May 17, 2018May 15, 2019 Beth Ellin

It’s official – Whitby beach is the best in Yorkshire! Whitby beach has held on to its title and has been awarded another Blue Flag for 2019. The award tells […]

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Great tips for finding Whitby fossils

May 15, 2018 Beth Ellin

What better souvenir to take away from your trip than a collection of Whitby fossils you found yourself on our beaches? You might have heard Yorkshire’s cliffs and beaches being […]

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Parking in Whitby town centre

May 10, 2018 Beth Ellin

We know how stressful it can be coming to a new place ready to explore and discover new things, only to be stumped by where to park your car. That’s […]

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Things To Do

The Great North Folk Festival

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 Beth Ellin

Are you coming to the Great North Folk Festival over the May bank holiday weekend? This May we’re spoiled for choice with bank holidays and fun activities, and the Great […]

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News Blog

A poem from a Whitby fan

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Beth Ellin

Long-time Whitby lover Joe Huscroft got in touch with us to share his latest piece of poetry inspired by our charming seaside town. We thought it was so lovely we […]

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