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How to stay safe on the beach

March 30, 2021 Beth Ellin

There are lots of things you can do to help you and your family stay safe on the beach whenever you visit the coast. As well as making sure you […]

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Beach combing tips

March 5, 2021 Beth Ellin

You can find some really incredible things when you’re beach combing along our coastline. Whitby boasts some very impressive finds, from the fossilised remains of creatures from the Jurassic and […]

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Yorkshire coast staycations

February 18, 2021February 22, 2021 Beth Ellin

With the past year fresh in our minds and COVID-19 restrictions still in place, many people are thinking about the benefits of staycations this year. We’re sure international travel will […]

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Eric’s Whitby Poems

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Beth Ellin

Whitby has inspired many people to put pen to paper and we love reading your creative pieces about our beautiful town. We were thrilled to hear from Eric Saxelby-Roberts who shared […]

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Support coastal business

January 20, 2021 Beth Ellin

Following such a hard year for all, any support that you can give to our independent coastal businesses would be greatly appreciated. There are lots of different ways that you […]

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Planning for winter beach walks

December 17, 2020 Beth Ellin

In Whitby, we don’t let the weather stop us having a good time! Whether it’s glorious sunshine or chucking it down with rain, there’s always lots of fun to be […]

crab on a spade caught crabbing in Whitby
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Crabbing in Whitby

November 24, 2020 Beth Ellin

Have you ever been crabbing in Whitby? It’s a time-honoured favourite for families who visit our lovely part of the coast each year. We’ve got lots of fantastic spots around […]

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Whitby Museum

October 21, 2020October 22, 2020 Beth Ellin

Have you ever visited the Whitby Museum while you’ve been visiting the town? It’s full of incredible finds and collections that help piece together the history of our quirky coastal […]

St Mary's Churchyard
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Chris’s Whitby ghost story

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 Beth Ellin

Whitby is full of ghost stories and many visitors have their own paranormal experiences during their stay. Chris D’Andilly has been in touch to tell us of his experiences with ghosts […]

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Beach home décor ideas

September 15, 2020 Beth Ellin

If you love Whitby and being by the sea, why not take a piece of that back with you with a bit of beach home décor? We have lots of […]

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