There’s nothing like a seaside jaunt to remind you of the omnipresence of death. Goths, ghosts, vampires, ruins: Whitby has them all. Even its local stone, behind spectral shop fronts, is literally ...

Whitby has proven itself to be more than just a seaside town. While the proximity to the sea helps make it an attractive town to visit, Whitby has leveraged the opportunities that come with hosting ...

Renowned for its dramatic abbey ruins on the cliffs, busy fishing harbour and famous literary heritage, this historic town is a jewel on the North Yorkshire coast. Just over a half-hour drive north of ...

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Mike Laycock climbs 199 steps to visit Whitby Abbey. Why? The imposing ruins on the clifftops above Whitby are well worth the climb up the 199 steps from the old town. We had visiting relatives ...

Winter is often a time to slow down and unwind, but if you have some free time, it can also be the perfect opportunity to squeeze in a last-minute getaway before the new year. The UK is home to many ...