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Visitor activities and atttractions in Whitby

Whitby Activities - Whitby is well-suited to water-sport enthusiasts and thrill-seekers and plays host to a range of activities such as kite surfing - fishing and diving are also highly popular pastimes. The terrain and inspiring coastal vistas are also ideal for walkers, ramblers and hikers. Visit our activities section to find out more information about some of the most notable types of activities available to both holiday-makers and aquatic adrenalin junkies.


Whitby Festivals - A wide range of festivals and events take place in Whitby throughout the year, attracting thousands of visitors from far and wide. Through this section, you'll find details of major festivals such as the Whitby Goth Weekend and the Moor and Coast Festival - we've included details of prices, dates and contact information for each event as well as links to the relevant websites. Enrich your Whitby holiday experience by attending one of these popular festivals.


Whitby Visitor Attractions - Whitby has much to offer the holiday-maker with a good collection of attractions and places of interest. Its famous adopted son Captain Cook is commemorated with a finemuseum, while the impressive Abbey, which overlooks the town, inspired the likes of Bram Stoker who wrote the classic tale, Dracula. Found out about these and other top visitor attractions in and around Whitby, through our visitor attractions page.


Nearby Visitor Attractions - Visitors will also find a number of visitor attractions in the near vicinity of Whitby. Picturesque fishing towns like Staithes possess their own intriguing attractions such as a Captain Cook heritage centre, to rival that of Whitby, as well as the ancient, Robin Hood's Bay; once used by smugglers to hide their booty. Follow the above link for more information about the region's most popular and notable visitor attractions.