Whitby

Whitby is the most charming of North England seaside resorts, it is full of meandering streets which lead the beautiful fishing harbour which is packed with colourful fishing boats. The River Esk flows into the North Sea at Whitby and splits the town in two, with St Marys Parish Church and the ruins of St. Hildas Abbey looming large over the town from the high east cliffs.

The towns maritime heritage is renowned as all four of Captain Cooks famous ships were built here and a replica of the HM Bark Endeavour recently sailed into the port. For more information on the famous voyager and explorer visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum.

Most of Whitbys hotels and guesthouses are to the west of the town and the attractions are to the east, however there are two worthwhile museums on the west side that you should check-out; The Whitby Museum & Art Gallery in Pannett Park and the Life Boat Museum in Pier Road.