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Food Scene
Highly recommended by our guests- great steak and seafood and "large" fish and chips is very large! Relax on the balcony- like being ON the River Esk. Watch passing fishing boats, pleasure craft and yachts entering and leaving the harbour mouth.
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Abbey Wharf
Market PlaceHighly recommended by our guests- great steak and seafood and "large" fish and chips is very large! Relax on the balcony- like being ON the River Esk. Watch passing fishing boats, pleasure craft and yachts entering and leaving the harbour mouth.
"Where town meets country" short drive from our B & B. Parking. Esk Valley views. Light bar meals, Sunday Traditional Carvery 12-6 p.m., evening meals. Unique features in dining areas- log burners, working range, open beams.
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The Stables at Cross Butts
Guisborough Road"Where town meets country" short drive from our B & B. Parking. Esk Valley views. Light bar meals, Sunday Traditional Carvery 12-6 p.m., evening meals. Unique features in dining areas- log burners, working range, open beams.
Awesome views of pier and sea- ask for seaview window seats. Run by a fisherman's wife who guarantees fresh fish- locally caught lobster and shellfish, famous Whitby scampi, cod, haddock, salmon etc. Even 21 day sirloin steaks! Daytime or evening meals- go before 7.30 p.m.-closes earlier in winter.
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The Fisherman's Wife Whitby
Khyber PassAwesome views of pier and sea- ask for seaview window seats. Run by a fisherman's wife who guarantees fresh fish- locally caught lobster and shellfish, famous Whitby scampi, cod, haddock, salmon etc. Even 21 day sirloin steaks! Daytime or evening meals- go before 7.30 p.m.-closes earlier in winter.
Family- run since early 1950's. Multi Award Winning. National Fish & Chip Shop of the Year 2014. Air-Conditioned. Family Friendly. Gluten/wheat free fish- on request when ordering.
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Quayside
7 Pier RdFamily- run since early 1950's. Multi Award Winning. National Fish & Chip Shop of the Year 2014. Air-Conditioned. Family Friendly. Gluten/wheat free fish- on request when ordering.
Takeaway option. Award winning. Large variety of fresh traditional and sustainable fish with great chips, peas, salads. Chosen & recommended by Jeremy Clarkson & James May.
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Mister Chips
68-69 Church StTakeaway option. Award winning. Large variety of fresh traditional and sustainable fish with great chips, peas, salads. Chosen & recommended by Jeremy Clarkson & James May.
Indian Moments Whitby
63-65 Church StGreat range of wood fired pizzas, pastas, seafood selections.
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Moutreys
9 Grape LnGreat range of wood fired pizzas, pastas, seafood selections.
Large variety high quality Chinese food near our B&B- level 10 minute walk. Eat in or cheaper to takeaway- order from menu at B & B & we collect meal for you to eat at our B & B dining table using our crockery, cutlery or chopsticks, soy sauce, serviettes & complimentary hot or cold drink.
Long King Chinese Restaurant
Argyle RoadLarge variety high quality Chinese food near our B&B- level 10 minute walk. Eat in or cheaper to takeaway- order from menu at B & B & we collect meal for you to eat at our B & B dining table using our crockery, cutlery or chopsticks, soy sauce, serviettes & complimentary hot or cold drink.
Just around corner from B & B. Pre-book sea view window seat or sit outside in June and July for sunsets over the sea. Fresh home-made food. Early Bird menu (cheaper). Weekday eat by 7-7.30 p.m., Sunday by 6 p.m. Evening pub quizzes- meet the locals in the bar.
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The White House Inn - Whitby
Upgang LaneJust around corner from B & B. Pre-book sea view window seat or sit outside in June and July for sunsets over the sea. Fresh home-made food. Early Bird menu (cheaper). Weekday eat by 7-7.30 p.m., Sunday by 6 p.m. Evening pub quizzes- meet the locals in the bar.
Next to River Esk. Famous Signature Menu- e.g. Steak on the Stone. Order food as portions. Starter =1 portion, 4 or 5 portions for sharing.
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Harry's Lounge Bar & Brasserie
10-11 Pier RdNext to River Esk. Famous Signature Menu- e.g. Steak on the Stone. Order food as portions. Starter =1 portion, 4 or 5 portions for sharing.
Award-winning family-run craft bakery-original recipes since 1865. Recommend Plum Bread, sticky Ginger Brack, fresh bread, savoury lunches, desserts. Daytime only- go by 4 p.m.
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E. Botham & Sons
35/39 Skinner StAward-winning family-run craft bakery-original recipes since 1865. Recommend Plum Bread, sticky Ginger Brack, fresh bread, savoury lunches, desserts. Daytime only- go by 4 p.m.
Award-winning family-run craft bakery-original recipes since 1865. Recommend Plum Bread, sticky Ginger Brack, fresh bread, savoury lunches, desserts. Daytime only- go by 4 p.m.
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Botham's of Whitby
30 BaxtergateAward-winning family-run craft bakery-original recipes since 1865. Recommend Plum Bread, sticky Ginger Brack, fresh bread, savoury lunches, desserts. Daytime only- go by 4 p.m.
Entertainment & Activities
Theatre, cinema, bands, shows, January pantomime. Stunning panoramic sea views. Limited parking.
Whitby Pavilion Theatre
Theatre, cinema, bands, shows, January pantomime. Stunning panoramic sea views. Limited parking.
Sightseeing
St. Mary's Church, the Parish Church of Whitby, is next to Whitby Abbey. Free entry Gift shop. Open until 4 p.m. Easter -October. Access it by climbing the famous 199 steps (officially called Church Stairs), board the open top tourist bus and get off at Whitby Abbey stop, drive or taxi to Whitby Abbey and walk through churchyard. It was built in 1110 AD. and it has been prayed in for over 1000 years. Bell ringing. Unusual 3 decker pulpit, ear trumpets, William Scoresby chair and other exhibits.
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St Mary's Church
Abbey PlainSt. Mary's Church, the Parish Church of Whitby, is next to Whitby Abbey. Free entry Gift shop. Open until 4 p.m. Easter -October. Access it by climbing the famous 199 steps (officially called Church Stairs), board the open top tourist bus and get off at Whitby Abbey stop, drive or taxi to Whitby Abbey and walk through churchyard. It was built in 1110 AD. and it has been prayed in for over 1000 years. Bell ringing. Unusual 3 decker pulpit, ear trumpets, William Scoresby chair and other exhibits.
Over 100 years old. Spans the River Esk. Connects the more modern West side of Whitby with the original, historic East Whitby. On the hour and half past each hour at high tide the gates at each end are closed and the bridge swings open to allow the dredger, fishing boats, yachts etc. to move in or out of the Upper Harbour. Perfect photo opportunity.
Swing Bridge Office
Bridge StreetOver 100 years old. Spans the River Esk. Connects the more modern West side of Whitby with the original, historic East Whitby. On the hour and half past each hour at high tide the gates at each end are closed and the bridge swings open to allow the dredger, fishing boats, yachts etc. to move in or out of the Upper Harbour. Perfect photo opportunity.
The Moors Centre is at the heart of the Moors and the tourist display boards & inter-active events embody the history & culture of life on the Moors.
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I-Centre ye-The Moors National Park
Lodge LaneThe Moors Centre is at the heart of the Moors and the tourist display boards & inter-active events embody the history & culture of life on the Moors.
Walk to the end of historic pier. Free. Seats whole length. Superb views of Whitby and coast, fishing boats and pleasure craft. Photo opportunity.
Pier Road
Pier RoadWalk to the end of historic pier. Free. Seats whole length. Superb views of Whitby and coast, fishing boats and pleasure craft. Photo opportunity.
Stunning views of Whitby. Site of Saxon Abbey- founded 657 A.D. Date of Easter chosen here at famous Synod of Whitby 664 A.D., hosted by Abbess Hild. Medieval Abbey remains & Visitor Centre-"talking heads" and large display of Anglo-Saxon archaeological finds. Well worth hiring a headset commentary.
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I-Whitby Abbey
Abbey LaneStunning views of Whitby. Site of Saxon Abbey- founded 657 A.D. Date of Easter chosen here at famous Synod of Whitby 664 A.D., hosted by Abbess Hild. Medieval Abbey remains & Visitor Centre-"talking heads" and large display of Anglo-Saxon archaeological finds. Well worth hiring a headset commentary.