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196 kmThings to do
2 days in Whitby
Day 1
- MorningClimb the 199 steps to the abbey ruins that inspired Dracula.
- AfternoonWalk the cobbled old town, the harbour piers and the beach.
- EveningEat fish and chips on the harbour as the gulls circle.
Day 2
Walk the cliff path to Robin Hood's Bay, or ride the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway.
What to eat
Fish and chips and Whitby kippers, smoked herring.
Local tips
Make the most of Whitby
Beat the crowds
Summer weekends and the Goth weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.
Best photo spot
The abbey ruins on the cliff, reached by the 199 steps.
Getting there
Trains run from Middlesbrough. In summer, a steam railway runs from Pickering.
Don't miss nearby
Robin Hood's Bay and the North York Moors.
Good to know
Bram Stoker was inspired here to write Dracula. Try fish and chips by the harbour.
Plan your visit
Getting to Whitby
At a glance
Questions
Whitby: good to know
Is Whitby worth visiting?
Yes, especially if you like the coast and historic old towns. A fishing town below a ruined clifftop abbey that inspired Dracula.
How many days do you need in Whitby?
Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.
When is the best time to visit Whitby?
You can visit all year. Summer weekends and the Goth weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.
How do you get to Whitby?
The nearest airport is Teesside Airport (MME), about 50 km away. Trains run from Middlesbrough. In summer, a steam railway runs from Pickering.
What is there to see near Whitby?
Nearby hidden places include York (66 km), Durham (69 km) and Hebden Bridge (123 km).