WHITBY

Whitby is a popular British seaside resort situated within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. It is surrounded by some of the most delightful coastline and countryside in the UK. Whitby is the perfect destination for a wide variety of guests, it has something to offer to everyone. Whether you are interested in discovering the historic town, its busy harbour and sandy beach or whether you wish to spend you days trekking along the green trails through the North Yorkshire Moors or maybe you just wish for a break-away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life.

Based at the mouth of the river Esk, Whitby has a strong history of shipbuilding and whaling, and the harbour has always been a central point of Whitby. The town quickly grew around it. Today, with links to Europe, especially Scandinavian countries, the harbour is still a busy working environment, and is popular with fishing boats bringing fresh fish daily to the area. Whitby boasts many exciting events throughout the year, including Regatta, Folk Week, 60’s & 70’s festivals, Northern Soul, Rock ’n’ Roll festivals and the bi-annual Gothic weekend, among many others. There is an extensive list of sights, activities and tourist attractions to fill your day in Whitby. The town itself is also full of unique, fascinating shops, galleries and cafés.

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE RIVIERA GUESTHOUSE

199 Steps - up to Whitby Abbey and the top of East Cliff (stunning views)

Boat Fishing Trip - www.whitbyseaanglers.co.uk

Boat Trip - Variety of boats which provide daily boat trips (weather dependent)

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Charlotte the Charabanc - Vintage bus

Crabbing - at the side of the Swing Bridge

Crazy Golf Putting Course

Doodle pots - Paint your own pottery

‘Dracula’ and Ghost Walks

Dracula Experience - Walk-through attraction

‘Heartbeat’ Tour - Travel in the beautifully restored 1958 Charabanc to the lovely moorland village of ‘Aidensfield’

Open-Top Bus Tour

Pannett Park - beautifully kept gardens and a superb, well-kept Play Park

Pitch and Putt

RNLI Museum

North Yorkshire Moors Railway Steam Train - Scenic journey through the North Yorkshire Moors

Shopping - Whitby has some beautiful and unique shops to explore

The Spa at Raithwaite Estate

Walk from Whitby to Sandsend - Beach or cliff walk (approximately 3 miles)

Walk to Robin Hoods Bay - Cleveland Way Path (approximately 6.5 miles)

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Beach

Whitby Brewery

Whitby Museum

RECOMMENDED PLACES TO EAT

Whitby has many fantastic places to eat for a variety of different taste buds but is renowned for it's Fish and Chips, many of it's restaurants winning awards.

This is most definitely not an extensive list but we have tried to provide an eatery for a variety of different tastes. Where the below are names of restaurants that other guests have enjoyed a meal at, we cannot accept any responsibility for the experience you have. We have included the restaurant contact numbers should you wish to make a booking and where a website is available, we have included this so that you can browse their menus.

BRASSERIE

Harry’s Lounge - 01947 601909 - www.harrysloungebar.co.uk

The Moon & Sixpence - 01947 604416

CHINESE

New Long King's – 01947 603935

FISH AND CHIPS

(There are far too many to list all of them but these ones, our guests speak most highly of)

Abbey Wharf - 01947 600306 - www.abbeywharfwhitby.co.uk

Hadley's Fish Restaurant – 01947 604153 – www.hadleysfishandchips.co.uk

Magpie Cafe – 01947 602058 – www.magpiecafe.co.uk

Mister Chips – 01947 604683 – www.misterchipswhitby.co.uk

Quayside – 01947 605777 - www.quaysidewhitby.co.uk