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Beach games for kids

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 Beth Ellin

When you get to the beach, there’s so much stimulus to keep children entertained. You can spend many hours lounging on the sand, enjoying valuable family time or socialising with […]

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How to build sandcastles

June 10, 2020 Beth Ellin

With such beautiful beaches in Whitby and along the Yorkshire coast, it would be a shame to visit without knowing how to build sandcastles! We’ve seen some really impressive structures […]

whalebone arch to memorialise Whitby’s whaling history
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Whitby’s whaling history

May 20, 2020 Beth Ellin

Whitby’s whaling history helped develop the town into a thriving hub of industry. Our town was a capital of whaling trade thanks to the number of ships that were built […]

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Whitby swing bridge

April 27, 2020April 28, 2020 Beth Ellin

The Whitby swing bridge is one of the town’s defining features. It’s the main way visitors and locals cross the River Esk and move between the east and west sides of […]

view of the town on a walk from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay
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Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay

March 18, 2020February 28, 2020 Beth Ellin

We are incredibly spoiled for choice when it comes to beautiful walks along the Yorkshire coast. One of the favourite routes visitors to the area enjoy is the Whitby to […]

Whitby light house and west pier
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Whitby lighthouses

March 6, 2020February 27, 2020 Beth Ellin

Our coastline has been watched over and protected by the Whitby lighthouses for hundreds of years. They’ve stood helping fishermen safely come into harbour as they brave the changeable North […]

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Whitby Seagulls

February 21, 2020January 29, 2020 Beth Ellin

When you think of the British coast, you can’t help but think of the unmistakable call of a seagull. They’re so common on our coastline and it wouldn’t really be […]

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Romantic things to do in Whitby

February 7, 2020January 29, 2020 Beth Ellin

Do you want to treat your special someone to a weekend they’ll never forget? There are lots of incredibly romantic things to do in Whitby that will leave them weak […]

harbourside lobster nets at the Whitby Fish and Ships Festival
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Fish and Ships Festival 2020

January 27, 2020 Beth Ellin

We’re thrilled that the fantastic Fish and Ships Festival is returning to Whitby this year. Following the success of last year, the festival is back for 2020 with lots of […]

textile art from a creative workshop in Whitby
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Creative workshops in Whitby

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 Beth Ellin

2020 holds lots of exciting events in Whitby, especially if you’re interested in learning a new skill or developing a creative interest. The Raithwaite Estate have teamed up with some […]

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