Whale Bone Arch

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Original Whale jaw bone arch was erected some time after 1853 and is now in the Whitby Archives & Heritage Centre.

A replica was presented to Whitby by Norway in 1963. The current replacement was donated by Alaska in April 2003.

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  • Children welcome

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  • Dogs Accepted

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  • Accepts groups

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  • Free Parking
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Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Children

  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Free Parking
  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Public toilets

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups

Map & Directions

Road Directions

By Road:
A174 - At the roundabout take fist exit into Argyle Road. Right onto North Terrace. Follow along to end of road. The whale bone arch and Captain Cook monument and are to the left at the end before turning right onto East Terrace.
By Public Transport:
New Quay road to Peir road and the Kyber Pass to the Whale bone arch, West Cliff. Number 92 local bus up to the West cliff from Whitby bus station and Open top buses during the season run every 15 minutes.

The nearest railway station is Whitby, which is 0 miles away.

Whale Bone Arch

Type:Historic Site

West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3HA

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Awards

  • Membership SchemeDiscover Yorkshire Coast – Silver Member Discover Yorkshire Coast – Silver Member 2021

Opening Times

Whale Bone Arch (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

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