Gun Battery
📍 Khyber Pass, Whitby YO22 4DN, UK
About Gun Battery
The Gun Battery, perched on the Khyber Pass in Whitby, is a significant historical landmark offering visitors a glimpse into the town's past coastal defences. This impressive 12-pound gun installation provides a striking focal point amidst Whitby's scenic beauty. It's a popular spot for both history enthusiasts and those seeking picturesque views over the fishing seaport and its iconic piers.
Visitors can explore the well-preserved battery, reflecting on the historical importance of Whitby's maritime heritage. The location is also renowned for its natural charm, offering opportunities for photography and observing local wildlife, including the famously bold seagulls that sometimes 'captain' the gun. The Gun Battery consistently receives high praise from visitors, boasting an excellent Google rating of 4.8/5 stars. Reviewers often highlight the grandeur of the gun itself and the beautiful surrounding scenery, especially on calm days.
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📍 Khyber Pass, Whitby YO22 4DN, UK
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Showing 5 of 18 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Whitby is a beautiful small fishing seaport and these pier are beautiful to look at from all angles. We were there on a calm and warm day with a flat calm sea. It is easy to imagine though the waves crashing around these stone structures in a wild storm, and evidence of wear and tear on the stone, steel and woodwork. We sat at the start of the pier, sheltered from the chilled sea breeze have a lovely fish and chips. The piers are fully paved and accessibility would not be a problem for anyone however people with young children need to be extremely vigalant as the fencing is not childproof and the sea is easily accessible.
12 pound Gun impressive
Today I meet a funny friend on a random photo session. He was very stubborn, proud, happy and hungry 🤤 We made a selfie and then he was posing for me to make him few photographs, as he was the Seagull Captain of this Gun 🤩
Stopped at the cafe next to the gym battery. Quite interesting.
Great views and worth a visit