The Synod of Whitby
The Synod of Whitby changed Christian religion in Britain. Our famous abbess, St Hilda, graciously hosted the meeting. But what was the Synod, and what did it do? The Synod […]
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St Hilda of Whitby
St Hilda of Whitby is one of Whitby’s most famous historical residents. We’ve got a great deal to thank her for, so we thought we’d share some of what made […]
Getting to Whitby
Getting to Whitby is easy! There are so many different ways you can join us on the Yorkshire Coast, no matter where you’re coming from. Whitby by car Getting to […]
Whitby folklore
There are lots of really interesting pieces of Whitby folklore. We’re going to share some of our favourites with you. Penny Hedge Every year on Ascension Eve, a penny hedge […]
Things to do in Whitby at night
Are you looking for things to do in Whitby at night? When all the attractions have closed for the day but you’re not ready to head to your accommodation, there’s […]
A poem from a Whitby fan
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 […]
Whitby tourist guide 2018
We’ve been working hard to put together a jam packed Whitby tourist guide so that you can make the most of your trip and not miss anything that our cosy […]
Spend Easter in or near Whitby
Spending Easter at Whitby is a great idea with all the fun events going on in and around the town this year. We’ve brought together some of the awesome activities […]
5 fabulous events in Whitby this Autumn…
“BOO”! Do we have your attention? I do hope so. Well, it’s that time of year, autumn, when you’ll most likely hear that word bandied about quite often. Be prepared […]
7 very special events in and around Whitby…
Each and every event listed below have certainly become hugely popular, permanent fixtures on the Whitby annual events diary as they continue year on year, due to popularity and growth. […]