Whitby Beach

Visit Whitby Beach

Sandy Whitby Beach on the Yorkshire coast is a popular seaside destination, popular with families and tourists. Enjoy the traditional British seaside experience with donkey rides on the sand, and fish and chips. Climb the 199 steps, take in the views, or take a walk to the working harbour.

Many come to the area for the history and to visit the 13th century ruins of Whitby Abbey.

Dracula and Whitby

It was at Whitby Beach that Dracula landed in the shape of a wolf in Bram Stoker’s novel.

Lighthouses

To the east of the beach is the harbour with the East and West Lighthouses. Take a walk down to the lighthouse and look back for great views of the Abbey.

There are lifeguards on patrol during the holiday season.

Boat Trips and Whale Watching

Take a tour of the Esk River on the Mary Ann Hepworth, a 1930’s lifeboat or one of the local whale-watching trips.

Jet

Whibty is also famous for Jet, a beautiful semi precious stone. Jet jewellery has been produced in Whitby for generations. Pop into the local Jet shops and have a closer look at this incredible jet black stone.

For those interested in delving deeper into the area’s prehistoric past, a visit to the Whitby Museum is highly recommended. Here, you can view some of the most significant fossil discoveries from the area, including remains of extinct dinosaurs and Jurassic crocodiles.

Dog friendly with restrictions during the summer.