Whitby

Whitby in North Yorkshire has everything you might need from a UK holiday destination. Picture-postcard views, friendly locals and some fascinating history. Try the Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk, combining fact with legend and happily treating the tourist to tales of the supernatural, smugglers, sailors and superstition while you take a walk through the winding streets of this beautiful village. It’s suitable for adults and children, so don’t worry about sleepless nights.

Whitby Abbey, overlooking the harbour is still magnificent and should be on the list of things to see for the first time visitor. Make sure you’ve been putting the time in at the gym though – the best way to reach it is by climbing the (in)famous 199 steps.

The Captain Cook museum is also worth a look as it gives a fascinating insight into the man behind the story. The man himself served his apprenticeship in this seventeenth century house, and along with artifacts from the voyages actually has letters penned in Cook’s own hand.
For something a bit more adventurous, try landboarding, rock climbing, sailing or even hunt fossils on Whitby beach.

There are many varieties of accomodation in Whitby, and you’ll be sure to find something to suit your needs and budget. Stay in a beautiful self-catering cottage and pretend you have gone back in time… Though with a modern touch, of course! The hotels and guest houses are exactly what you need for a relaxing time, or even the friendly Bed and Breakfast for something a bit more intimate.