Whitby offers a delightful combination of fishing port and tourist centre. The ancient town of Whitby has been the scene of the Synod, held at the Abbey of St Hilda, nurtured Caedmon, the first English poet, has fostered the genius of Capt Cook and his sailing ships, built in the town, fathered the abilities and bravery of the Scoresby family, the finest sailors and whalers of their day, hosted authors the likes of the great Charles Dickens and Bram Stoker author of "Dracula".

The old town of Whitby (East side) where its ancient cobbled streets still wind beneath cliffs, dominated by Gothic remains of our Abbey founded ( 657AD ) over 1300 years ago. You can sea and smell the character of years gone by, where picturesque red roofed houses nestle on the slopes above the river Esk. Whitby is one of Britain`s finest coastlines, with cliffs, panoramic bays and safe sandy beaches.