About Whitby:
  
Embraced by moors on three sides and with the North Sea on the other, Whitby is a town full of character with an appeal that brings people back again and again. It has inspired poets, writers and artists who still respond to its allure as much today.
Here, the cowherd Caedmon sang of the Creation, and English poetry was born; Bram Stoker was inspired to write Dracula, creating a classic novel; and famous Victorian photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe made outstanding sepia records of the life and people of the town and surrounding country.
Captain James Cook was an apprentice in Whitby and chose his ships from here to carry him on his great explorations.
Bisected by the River Esk, the town has two sides, both very different. Along the winding narrow streets of East side the streets buzz as much today as they once did on market day in the 17th century. Fascinating and irregular streets offer a range of more unusual shops and lead to the bottom of 199 steps which rise to the magnificent but stark ruins of Whitby Abbey.
The old market square with its stalls, casual entertainment and cobbles has a charm all its own and is surrounded by a mix of cafes, gift shops and tiny buildings.
On the top of West Cliff stands a statue of the great mariner and explorer Captain James Cook, who was an apprentice in the town and who chose Whitby-built ships for his historic voyages of discovery.
Sandy beaches, a Spa complex for entertainment, plenty of pubs and restaurants and access to many attractions inland as well roll together to make the perfect package holiday.
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About the North Yorkshire Moors:
The spectacular North Yorkshire Moors is one of Britain's eleven National Parks, and boasts England's largest expanse of heather covered moorland and some of England's highest cliffs. In summer the moors burst into life as the heather blooms a magnificent purple, but all year round there are plenty of things to see.
On Wheeldale Moor a section of Roman road has been exposed and preserved, and all across the moors can be found evidence of castles, burial grounds and standing stones from all points in history.
Small rural villages dot the landscape and dales, and along the coast fishing villages nestle amongst the steep cliffs. Running between the market town of Pickering and the rural village of Grosmont is the North Yorkshire Moor Railway, offering a breathtaking eighteen mile steam train journey.
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Places Of Interest:
Whitby Abbey:
The spectacular ruins of Whitby Abbey dates from 1220, but the community was originally founded in 657 AD by the Abbess Hilda and was home to Caedmon the first English Poet.
It was during Hilda's time at the Synod of Whitby in 664 that followers of Celtic tradition agreed to accept the Roman Church's method of setting the date for Easter Day.
Charges: Adults £4.20, concessions £3.20, children £2.10, Family £10.50. English Heritage Members Free.
Telephone: 01947 603568
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum:
Telephone: 01653 697777
Award-winning theme museum tells the story of civilian life during World War II . The visitor will be transported back in time to experience the sights, sounds and even smells of the war years. Built in a former Prisoner of war Camp.
York:
Among the myriad of things to do and see in York: York Minster, the Jorvik Viking Museum, York Castle Museum, The Railway Museum.
Scarborough:
The quieter North Bay has a good size beach and the nearby Sea-life Centre and Kinderland ideal for the very young. South Bay is the busier area with plenty to do especially for the children with seaside entertainments and a fun fair.
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Leisure Activities:
Trailways Cycle Hire 01947 820207
Whitby Leisure Centre and Indoor Pool 01947 604640
Hollin Hall Riding Centre 01947 897470
Whitby Golf Club 01947 602768
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Tourist Information Centre: 01947 602674
Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery:
Three galleries with special and permanent exhibitions, housing important collections from the historic whaling and jet industries.
Open: May to Sept, Mon - Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 2-5pm, Oct - April closed Mondays, Tues 10am-1pm, Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 2-4pm.
Charges: Art gallery free. Museum: Permanent residents of Whitby free.
Telephone: 01947 602908
North Yorkshire Moors Railway:
The NMYR is one of the best preserved steams railways in the country operating up to eight return trains per day over the 18 mile scenic line between grosmont and Pickering.
Tel: 01947 895359 or visit their website at www.nymr.demon.co.uk
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