Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay

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Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay: tips and FAQs

Insiderwissen und häufige Fragen

Insiderwissen

Tipps für Ihren Besuch

Climb the Church Steps

The 199 Church Steps lead from the old town on the east side of the harbour up to St Mary's Church and the abbey.

Check the steam railway first

Bridge 42 at Grosmont needs repair, so check the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's travel updates before planning a steam trip to or from Whitby.

Walk to Robin Hood's Bay

The Cleveland Way follows the cliffs from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay, six miles to the south.

Abbey tickets

Whitby Abbey is run by English Heritage; check its page for opening days and booking, which change by season.

Two sides of the harbour

The abbey and Church Street are on the east side, the station, Pannett Park and the West Cliff on the west; the swing bridge joins them.

FAQ

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Where is Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay?

Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay is in Yorkshire, England. Harbour town at the mouth of the Esk, with the abbey, Captain Cook and Dracula. Nearby stops and stations include Whitby station, Whitby bus station, Grosmont station.

How long do I need in Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay?

One or two days, plus half a day for Robin Hood's Bay. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.

Was sind die Highlights?

Highlights include Whitby Abbey, St Mary's Church, Captain Cook Memorial Museum. See the Things to do page for more.

Wie komme ich dorthin?

Nearby: Whitby station (Northern (Esk Valley line from Middlesbrough); North Yorkshire Moors Railway); Whitby bus station (Coastliner 840 from Leeds, York and Malton); Grosmont station (Esk Valley line and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.

Wo kann ich essen und trinken?

We list 20 places to eat and drink in and around Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay, with filters to help you choose.

Wo kann ich übernachten?

Wir führen 9 Hotels und weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe auf. Verfügbarkeit und Preise erfragen Sie direkt bei der Unterkunft.

Is Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay accessible?

Die Barrierefreiheit hängt von Straße, Gebäude und Veranstaltungsort ab. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Zugangsinformationen der jeweiligen Attraktion oder des Betreibers.

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