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Whitby Abbey

Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT

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Whitby Abbey, Whitby, North Yorkshire
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When the Russian schooner The Demeter ran aground in Whitby harbour in 1885, everyone on board was mysteriously dead. The lone survivor, a demonic black dog, bounded from the vessel and up the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey. The dog was a classic form known to be taken by vampires… And so Bram Stoker got the bright idea for Dracula, with which the abbey will now forever be connected. It’s no surprise, since the ruins of the abbey on this lonely windswept location are utterly atmospheric with views over the harbour and the Esk Valley to die for (sorry). But there’s more here - the museum and visitor centre is an excellent source of info on the Benedictine monks who once lived here, with cool talking heads to catch the eye of the kids.

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Opening Times: 1-31 Mar, Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00, 1 Apr to 30 Sep, Daily 10:00-18:00, 1-28 Oct, Thu to Mon, 10:00-16:00, 29 Oct to 4 Nov, Daily 10:00-16:00, 5 Nov to 17 Feb 2013, Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00. Closed 24-26 & 31 Dec & 1 Jan. Open BH.
Admission: Adult £6.20, Child (5-15) £3.70, Concession £5.60, Family (2+3) £16.10. EH Members Free.
Location: On cliff top east of Whitby. Railway station half a mile away.
Facilities: Full Disabled Access, Parking Availability, Refreshments, Shop

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