Just Whitby
Come and enjoy a summer day at the pretty harbour town of Whitby.
Whitby is a lovely place. The River Esk runs through a deep valley which broadens out as it comes near the harbour. The houses of the old town are all red-roofed and seem piled up one after the other. Overlooking the East Cliff is the old (English Heritage) Benedictine Abbey and the old St Marys Churchyard, said to be home to Dracula or so the story goes. The Author of Dracula, Bram Stoker was staying in Whitby whilst writing his novel, which was published in 1897.
The wonder is that the townscape has changed so little in more than a century. Whitby is an ancient port with a fascinating history, a ruined abbey and a working harbour. It also has sandy beaches and rock pools, not to mention some of the best fish and chips in the world. The River Esk flows due North through the centre of the town dividing it into East and West Sides, linked by the renowned ”swing-bridge”. Whitby Abbey, St Mary’s Parish Church and the picturesque ‘old town’ lie on the East Side. The Abbey and Abbey Visitor Centre is famously accessed via the 199 steps from the East Bank all the way to the top of the cliff. It can also be reached by foot or for those not able to walk far via the scenic "hop on/off bus" in the Summer Months only.
The Captain Cook Museum sits on Grape Lane and gives the history of one of Britain's best known explorers with Captain Cook's statue up on the West Cliff near the Whalebone Arch.
Whats included
- Escorted Luxury Coach Travel with reserved seats
- Experienced Tour Driver & Tour Manager
- Extra legroom and comfortable seats
- USB charging points and Free WiFi onboard the coach
- Time at leisure in Whitby
