Stumble upon Cliff Street's hidden gem: the enchanting Lewis Carroll Garden 🌿
It may feel unexpected—but it’s right at home. Carroll’s visits to Whitby were a source of creativity. The coastal strolls inspired The Walrus and the Carpenter poem.📖
Just down from 199 steps is the perfect photo opp for couples, families, friends...
Arguments Yard is a narrow, medieval alley believed to be named after a local family, an anglicisation of either the Cumbrian surname Egremont or the Flemish surname Argoment. #photoopportunity#ArgumentsYard
The calm before the storm... The Whitby Fish & Ships festival begins tomorrow! Step into our rich fishing heritage — from historic traditions to modern-day life at sea.
80 years on, VE Day reminds us that peace must never be taken for granted.
From 1939–1945, Britons — including those in Whitby — fought hard for freedom. We honour their legacy and look to the future with hope and resilience. #VEDay#80VEDay
Just 1 week to go until Whitby Goth Weekend! 🖤 Mark your calendars for April 24–27 — one of the most iconic events in Whitby is almost here! Immerse yourself in a celebration of all things gothic. #GothWeekend#WhitbyGoth
Did you know that Whitby played a role in deciding when Easter occurred? In 664 AD, King Oswiu called the Synod of Whitby at Whitby Abbey to standardise how Easter's date was calculated! #EasterSunday#SynodOfWhitby
For an Easter egg hunting experience that you'll never forget, hop on over to Whitby Abbey! 🐰🥚 Hunt for clues and participate in relay races in the shade of this historic abbey. Running now until April 27th. #EasterFun#HalfTermActivities#EasterEvents
Whitby's fishing community was richly documented in the late 19th century, thanks to local legend Frank Meadow Sutcliffe. Learn more about his impact below. #Whitby#VictorianPhotography#FrankMeadowSutcliffe
The Easter fun begins at NYMR! From now until the 21st, visitors will enjoy a dinosaur-themed experience. Punch your tickets for this event: 🦕 Meet baby dinosaurs (April 18-21) 🦖 Sand tray dino dig 🦕 Make a dino footprint 🦖 Dino egg selfie station #EasterEvents#EasterYorkshire#EasterEvents
Book lovers will be happy to discover that Whitby's first-ever Lit Fest will take place November 6-9! 📚 The town that inspired one of the best-known classics, Dracula, will come alive in celebration of its rich storytelling heritage. #LitFest#BookFestival#LiteraryFestival
The HM Bark Endeavour: the only place where you can dine on a replica of Captain Cook's beloved ship! Fish and ships, anyone? #YorkshireFoodie#CaptainCook#HMEndeavour
Each year, 20,000 tonnes of waste pollute the North Sea. 🌊 Help keep Whitby beautiful and protect our oceans—pick up your rubbish and recycle. ♻️ This Global Recycling Day, will you take the pledge? #GlobalRecyclingDay#ProtectOurOceans#ReduceReuseRecycle
March is just around the corner! With the warmer weather and more hours of sunshine, what will you get up to this month? #WhitbyEvents#WhatsOn#MarchEvents
