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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 […]

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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 […]

Whitby Wishing Chair
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Whitby wishing chair

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Beth Ellin

Local legend says that sitting in the Whitby wishing chair will help change your fortunes by granting whatever wish you make when sitting in it. This quirky little seat has […]

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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Books set in Whitby

December 17, 2019November 28, 2019 Beth Ellin

Whitby is a place that inspires creativity. It always has been – just take a look at all the fantastic artists and galleries in the town. Many creatives live and […]

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