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Attractions & Activities Whitby


Attractions and Activities in or near Whitby, such as Whitby Abbey are listed below. Whitby is a popular tourist town situated on the north east coast of Yorkshire. It developed as a fishing port and also for a time a whaling port. Its most famous sailor and explorer was Capt James Cook who set sail from the port on his voyages of discovery. Today the town has a lot to offer the many visitors, including a clean sandy beach, many cafes, pubs and also fish and chip shops. High of the cliffs above the town is the ruins of Whitby Abbey which is open to the public.



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Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey  

Whitby, North Yorkshire

Whitby Abbey was founded by St Hilda in 657. The original community was destroyed by the Danes, but was refounded as a Benedictine priory in 1078. The new museum and visitor... more



Towns in North Yorkshire with Attraction / Activity listings:   Helmsley | Leyburn | Malton | Middlesbrough | Pickering | Ripon | Scarborough | Whitby | York


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