Whitby Viewpoint - Rocky Horror at Whitby Town
Viewpoint/Beauty Spot, free entry
Details
This Viewpoint has been recommended by Discovering Britain.
In Bram Stoker’s novel, Count Dracula arrives in England by stormy shipwreck at Whitby. His reign of terror begins by stalking the town’s cliffs and over 120 years later, he still has a unique hold over the town.
But keen vampire hunters and relaxing holidaymakers alike often miss one of Whitby’s most striking features.
With the lighthouse behind you, look at the cliffs on either side of the harbour. The East Cliff (left, below the Abbey) looks like a high grey wall, while the West Cliff (right) appears to be a bumpy orange cluster. How do Whitby’s different cliffs reveal a story more dramatic than Dracula? - follow the link below for the answer...
Location: Whitby Lighthouse, West Pier, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3PZ
Grid reference: NZ 89944 11714
Keep an eye out for: Dinosaur skeletons in the pier floor! There are several as part of an art trail
Prices
Free entry
Also at this Venue
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Fri 31 Jul | Whitby Traction Engine Rally |
Sat 1 Aug | Whitby Traction Engine Rally |
Sun 2 Aug | Whitby Traction Engine Rally |
Sat 22 Aug | Whitby Folk Week |
Sun 23 Aug | Whitby Folk Week |
Mon 24 Aug | Whitby Folk Week |
Address
Whitby,
North Yorkshire,
YO21 1YN
Location
Directions
Map reference: NZ 898108 Lat: 54.48461 Long: -0.61539
By Road:
Accessed from the A174 or A171 north, the A171 south from Scarborough, the A169 west from Pickering.
By Public Transport:
Whitby can still be reached by rail on the Esk Valley Line from Middlesbrough and from Pickering on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, connecting to the former line at Grosmont.
Parking: free
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Whitby station
Nearby
Facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Dogs accepted