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Things to see in Whitby (United Kingdom): 23 places and when to go
Whitby is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), History (5), Museums and art (5). The best known are Mulgrave Castle, St Mary's Church, Whitby and Captain Cook Memorial Museum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.4817, -0.6116
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · History (5) · Museums and art (5) · Hiking (4) · Temples (3) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 167 km as the crow flies
What to see in Whitby
The places in and around Whitby, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mulgrave CastleGrade I listed castle in Whitby, United Kingdom6.2 km
- St Mary's Church, WhitbyGrade I listed church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK814 m
- Captain Cook Memorial MuseumGrade I listed historic house museum in Whitby, United Kingdom564 m
- Beggar's BridgeBridge across the River Esk between Glaisdale and Egton, North Yorkshire, England, UK13 km
- Old St Stephen's Church, FylingdalesRedundant Anglican church in North Yorkshire, England, UK6.1 km
- Saltwick BayNorth-east facing bay near Whitby, North Yorkshire, England2.0 km
- Cholmley House17th-century banqueting house in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England692 m
- Falling FossWaterfall in North Yorkshire, England, UK7.1 km
- Mallyan SpoutWaterfall in North Yorkshire, England, UK12 km
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, LealholmCatholic church in Lealholm, Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, England14 km
- Pannett Art GalleryArt gallery and museum in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom768 m
- Robin Hood's BayBay in North Yorkshire, England8.2 km
- Simon HoweRound cairn on Goathland Moor, two associated round barrows, a standing stone and a stone alignment14 km
- Whitby MuseumMuseum in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom761 m
- Cleveland WayLong distance footpath in England11 km
- Esk Valley WalkLong distance footpath in North Yorkshire, England14 km
- King Charles III England Coast Path: Filey Brigg to Newport BridgeHiking12 km
- North Sea Trail, EnglandHiking11 km
- Wayside cross called Postgate Cross on Graystone Hills 700m NNE of Sneaton CornerWayside cross in Lands common to Fylingdales and Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre, Scarborough, England, UK6.4 km
- Robin Hood’s Bay MuseumMuseum7.6 km
- Stray Head BanksProtected area5.6 km
- Whitby AbbeyHistory735 m
- Whitby DistilleryDistillery1.2 km
When to go to Whitby
The best time to visit Whitby is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:36
- FebPossible9:25
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:47
- MayBest time15:48
- JunBest time16:57
- JulBest time16:28
- AugBest time14:41
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:10
- NovBetter not8:07
- DecPossible7:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 03. In April, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Whitby
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 167 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Scarborough, North Yorkshire31 places25 km
- Kirby Misperton24 places33 km
- Middlesbrough60 places41 km
- Bridlington21 places51 km
- Northallerton20 places56 km
- Darlington16 places61 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Whitby?
The best known: Mulgrave Castle, St Mary's Church, Whitby, Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Beggar's Bridge, Old St Stephen's Church, Fylingdales. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Whitby?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 03.
How do you get to Whitby?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 167 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Whitby as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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