Staithes is perhaps best-known for its links with Captain Cook. The young James Cook came to Staithes in 1745 at the age of 16 to apprentice to a grocer and chandler named William Sanderson. The apprenticeship did not last long; Cook fell in love with the sea and pined to become a sailor. Staithes is […]
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Are you visiting Whitby this Autumn or Halloween? Then you have to visit Illuminated Abbey! A night to see Whitby Abbey lit up in all the colours of the rainbow. But if you’re able, the very best way to access the abbey is by climbing (and counting!) Whitby’s famous 199 steps. Entrance fees for Whitby […]
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This event is held from 23 Oct – 31 Oct 2021. Tickets are available on the door, or in advance via the English Heritage website here. Advance bookings offer a 10% discount. Please be aware the Abbey closes for general admission at 5 pm and will re-open at 6 pm for Illuminated Abbey. Cast light […]
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With a population of 61,749, Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire Coast and the largest seaside town in North Yorkshire. Scarborough, former city (1983–98), southeastern Ontario, Canada. In 1998 it amalgamated with the borough of East York and the cities of Etobicoke, York, North York, and Toronto to form the City of Toronto. Scarborough […]
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The 199 steps in Whitby is one challenge visitors to the town cannot resist. They are one of our most famous attractions. But, how much do you know about the history of Whitby’s steps? During the old days, the first record of the Whitby Abbey steps comes from 1340, but they’re believed to be even older. The […]
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Are you looking for an adventure in Scarborough? Located on the Yorkshire Coast, the town has a Victorian flair. Despite its rich architecture, Scarborough boasts a low-key, friendly atmosphere which makes it a great destination for summer or even a quick autumn escapade. With plenty of things to do in Scarborough, it is still a […]
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There are lots of activities to do and places to visit for all ages, and there are good transport links to travel around the area as well. Soaked in history and with an abundance of stunning coastal scenery, the North East town of Scarborough offers the chance to experience a vibrant town centre and beach […]
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Whitby is one of those places that rewards the journey. Perched on the cliffs above the North Sea, with its ancient Abbey ruins silhouetted against the sky and its working harbour busy with fishing boats, this extraordinary town on the North Yorkshire coast has been drawing visitors for centuries from Bram Stoker to Captain James […]
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