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A perfect day in Whitby

You can easily spend at least a day exploring the nooks and crannies of the bustling harbour town of Whitby.

Morning

Have a scamper through Whitby’s cobbled lanes where there are plenty of interesting independent shops, art galleries and eating places to discover, and hidden corners with quirky names such as Arguments Yard.

You’ll see plenty of jewellery shops devoted to the local minor gemstone Whitby Jet but you could also aim for the Whitby Jet Heritage Centre where you can learn more about its fascinating history.

From here head round the corner to Tate Hill where the Russian ship ‘Demeter’ ran aground, an event that inspired author Bram Stoker so much that he included the shipwreck in his novel Dracula. You can continue re-living the vampire story by walking up the 199 Steps to St Marys Church and imagine how the Demeter’s only survivor, a mysterious black dog or Barghest, leapt ashore and ran up the steps. Once at the top, don’t miss a visit to the iconic landmark, Whitby Abbey.

With the hunger pangs kicking in, head to the Whitby Deli (on Flowergate) and face the tricky challenge of choosing from the delicious array of items for a picnic, or choose from one of the excellent fish and chip shops around town. Perhaps treat yourself to one of Elizabeth Bothams indulgent cakes (branches on Baxtergate and in Skinner street and in Sleights).

Afternoon

Walk off your lunch with a wander around the working harbour. You might like to stop and watch people fishing off the jetty, wander along the beach and dip your toes in the shallows, or perhaps take a trip on a boat out to sea. Whale watching trips leave regularly from Whitby harbour. If you’re lucky you may spot minke, northern and humpbacks whales as well as seals, dolphins and porpoises.

Landlubbers might prefer to find out more about the town’s heritage and fishing traditions by heading to the Whitby Museum or to the Captain Cook Museum.

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