Destination of the Month - Whitby

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Winner of the prestigious gold award ‘Best Day Out in England’ at this year’s Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2008. Whitby was voted for by the general public on the Daily Mail’s travel website travelmail.co.uk.

Whitby's tourism offering is so diverse, there is so much for you to explore and enjoy from the dramatic coastline and cliff tops dominated by Whitby Abbey, to the unique charm of the shops and restaurants, cobbled streets and bustling harbour, with a wide range of attractions and museums.

Explore this ancient fishing town, steeped in history and the place where Captain Cook learnt his trade and built his famous ship, the Endeavour. Learn more about his life in Yorkshire and his voyages at the Captain Cook Museum. You could also take a tour of Captain Cook country by stepping out in to the North Yorkshire Moors.

Take a walk along the beautiful coastline and admire the dramatic cliffs and bays dominated by a 13th century cliff top Abbey. Or how about a boat trip around the rugged coastline? The unmissable attraction Whitby Abbey, said to be Bram Stokers inspiration for Dracula’s castle. Take the walk of 199 steps and visit this eerie gothic setting.

Tired from all those steps? Why not relax with Fish and Chips down in the port or on the jetty? Or make a visit to the famous Magpie Café!
Also, the Royal Crescent on the West Cliff provide a relaxed setting, dating from the 1850's and provides an impressive backdrop to Crescent Gardens. The gardens are laid out in colourful formal beds, which provide you with a peaceful setting to enjoy the spectacular coastal views of the area.

Looking for a souvenir to take home? How about some fresh fish from the Whitby Catch, stocking more than 120 different fishing products or how about some famous Whitby Jet from the Enamel workshop.

Whitby is perfect combined with a stay in the beautiful heather moorland of the North Yorkshire Moors and has varied attractions to explore nearby such as Sneaton Castle, adjacent to the ancient St Hildas Abbey.

If you are wanting to visit Whitby in the summer months, there are some fantastic events taking place including Whitby Regatta in August. To find out what other events are taking place, click here.

Whitby provides many places to stay from quaint B&B’s to self catering and camping. To begin your search for accommodation, click here. And to start planning your visit now and find out more about Whitby, click here or visit discoveryorkshirecoast.com