Bram Stoker's Bench
📍 Whitby YO21 3QA, UK
About Bram Stoker's Bench
Perched dramatically on Whitby's West Cliff, Bram Stoker's Bench is a renowned viewpoint believed to have inspired the iconic author Bram Stoker during his time in Whitby. Offering breathtaking panoramic vistas across the harbour, the town, and the majestic Whitby Abbey, it's a poignant spot for both history buffs and fans of gothic literature.
This legendary bench is a key highlight on the popular Whitby Dracula Trail, inviting visitors to sit and contemplate the same dramatic scenery that may have sparked Stoker's imagination for his timeless novel. Reviewers consistently praise the captivating views and the unique historical connection, noting it as an excellent scenic point day and night. It boasts an impressive Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 48 reviews.
Visiting Information
Bram Stoker's Bench is publicly accessible and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to enjoy the views at any time. Accessibility features and payment options are not specifically provided for this outdoor landmark.
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📍 Whitby YO21 3QA, UK
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Showing 5 of 48 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Google maps is slightly wrong. Although the bench is not original it was quite exciting to sit and admire the Abby and cliffs from there! A must for all Bram Stocker lovers.
The bench is the last one in a series of benches overlooking Whitby. It is a great scenic point both day & night. It's the viewpoint that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula, so it must be great! You can see Whitby Abbey on the other side of the river. We also stayed in the B&B that is referenced in the book (just not the room as ours had a better view).
What a fine place to park one's bottom the view was captivating Though I won't lie I did not get inspired to think about a monster sucking on one's neck
The bench was not as exciting as what it sounded like it could be, but it was what it was, and you can get a good feeling of why Bram was inspired from the view - which was excellent.
cool place to visit especially if you are in to Dracula history !