Whitby
in North Yorkshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.488 and -0.615 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 29' 15" and W -0° 36' 53"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:03 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:17 am and 8:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Whitby

Whitby in North Yorkshire (England) with it's 13,213 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 207 mi (or 333 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Whitby is now 10:03 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Whitby, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Durham Tees Valley Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Durham Castle and Cathedral in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 33 mi (or 53 km). away. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Marishes, Wintringham, Thorpe Bassett, Great Habton and Malton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Saint Hilda's Terrace

Address
0,2 mi
8 Saint Hilda's Terrace
YO21 3AE Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fayvan Apartments

Address
0,2 mi
43 Crescent Avenue
YO21 3EQ Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Waverley - Guest house

Address
0,2 mi
17 Crescent Avenue
YO21 3ED Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Raithwaite Estate

Address
1,6 mi
Sandsend Road
YO21 3ST Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Discovery Accommodation

Address
0,1 mi
11 Silver Street
YO21 3BX Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Resolution Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
1 Skinner Street
YO21 3AH Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Station Tavern

Address
0,2 mi
Grosmont
YO22 5PA Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Shepherd's Purse

Address
0,1 mi
95 Church Street
YO22 4BH Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Wilson Arms - Inn

Address
2,1 mi
Beacon Way Sneaton
YO22 5HS Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Cliffemount Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
Bank Top Lane
TS13 5HU Whitby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Whitby jumping off the piers. inc landing on a dog, most dangerous red hut and the wife joins in

Published: July 26, 2014
Length: 22:05 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: methodmanuk123

Joffing or jumping off is a national sport in Whitby north Yorks. Watch as kids risk life and limb away from safe computers. The dog was unharmed and....I DO NOT CONDONE CLIMBING ON THE EAST...


Whitby, North Yorkshire UK - A Place to See

Published: September 30, 2012
Length: 53:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jamie Wadley

Whitby lies in the county of North Yorkshire (UK) at the mouth of the River Esk. Whitby was historically a Fishing village. Herring and whales being the main source of income and dates back...


Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

Published: October 28, 2010
Length: 32:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AwesomeBritain

Whitby in North Yorkshire including the Whalebone Arch, Whitby Harbour, the 199 steps, St Mary's Church, the twin piers, Whitby Abbey, Cholmley House, Borghese Gladiator, replica of HMS ...


Whitby cottage renovation 3

Published: October 15, 2014
Length: 05:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iDoStuff

House / Cottage restoration. Traditional skills lime pointing, plastering and painting etc. more details http://www.idostuff.co.uk Video 3 showing the renovations so far. The most extreme DIY...


Whitby Airborne Coastal Surveying using LiDAR by GeoM

Published: August 22, 2014
Length: 41:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GeoM

Whitby Coastal Surveying by GeoM Airborne coastal survey of Whitby Bay by GeoM for Durham University. The data was captured using a StreetMapper mobile mapping system (MMS) mounted onto a.


Whitby North Yorkshire England

Published: July 18, 2008
Length: 45:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alan Davidson

Lnk to website http://www.endeavourcottage.co.uk/ A Whitby Holiday Cottage for Self Catering Holidays. This charming former old fisherman's residence, situated in the very heart of the old...


WHITBY WRECK FISHING

Published: October 03, 2014
Length: 57:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vicki Turner

10 hour wreck fishing in the north sea from Whitby on 2.10.14. Great day catching plenty of cod from the Mistress. http://mistress-whitby.co.uk/


Front seat ride on Whitby Steam Bus

Published: August 09, 2014
Length: 09:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HighlandSteam


Whitby Walking Tour

Published: September 26, 2011
Length: 34:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alan Davidson

http://www.endeavourcottage.co.uk/ On Friday morning I went to my favourite cafe at the end of the pier in Whitby and other baked potato, and then decided I would go for a nice long walk around...


Whitby Motocross 23rd September 2012

Published: September 30, 2012
Length: 54:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bruce Edmondson

Race 3 C'2s.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey is a ruined Benedictine abbey overlooking the North Sea on the East Cliff above Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. It was disestablished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under the auspices of Henry VIII. It is a Grade I Listed building in the care of English Heritage and its site museum is housed in Cholmley House.

Located at 54.489, -0.608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whitby, 657 establishments, 7th-century establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 7th century, Double monasteries, 860s disestablishments, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century, Benedictine monasteries in England, Monasteries in North Yorkshire, Churches in North Yorkshire, 1540 disestablishments in England, English Heritage sites in North Yorkshire, History of North Yorkshire, Ruins in North Yorkshire

Whitby Wizard

Whitby Wizard was a science museum in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England. It was established by Norwegian educationalist Dag Kjelldahl, who had previously set up the Teknoteket museum in Oslo. It was a "hands-on" museum in the style of the Exploratorium in San Francisco. It closed in 2012.

Located at 54.4898, -0.62137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whitby, Science museums in the United Kingdom, Museums in North Yorkshire

Whitby Museum

Whitby Museum is a private museum in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, run by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society, a learned society and registered charity, established in 1823. It is located in a building opened in 1931 in Pannett Park, Whitby, which also contains the Society's Library and Archive.

Located at 54.4854, -0.62167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whitby, Museums in North Yorkshire, Local museums in North Yorkshire, Art museums and galleries in North Yorkshire, Museums established in 1931, 1931 establishments in England

Larpool Viaduct

The Larpool Viaduct, also known as the Esk Valley Viaduct is a 13 arch brick viaduct built to carry the Scarborough & Whitby Railway over the River Esk, North Yorkshire, England.

Located at 54.4745, -0.61845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in North Yorkshire, Railway bridges in England, Deck arch bridges, Rail transport in North Yorkshire, Grade II listed buildings in North Yorkshire, Viaducts in the United Kingdom

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Captain Cook Memorial Museum is in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, 43 miles north of York. The Museum is in Walker’s House which belonged to Captain John Walker to whom the great explorer, Captain Cook was apprenticed in 1746, and to which Cook returned in the winter of 1771/2 after the First Voyage.

Located at 54.4867, -0.6118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in North Yorkshire, Biographical museums in North Yorkshire, Maritime museums in England, Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire, Historic house museums in North Yorkshire, 1986 establishments in England, Museums established in 1986, James Cook

Magpie Café

The Magpie Café is a seafood restaurant in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England. It was established in 1937, but its building dated back to the 18th century, when it was a merchant's house. The restaurant is well known for its fish and chips; it was described by celebrity chef Rick Stein as "the place that opened my eyes to how good a chip shop could be" and as a "bloody good fish and chip shop". The restaurant also won a Coast award for being best fish and chip shop of 2007.

Located at 54.4892, -0.614917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Companies based in North Yorkshire, Fish and chip restaurants, Visitor attractions in North Yorkshire, Seafood restaurants, Restaurants in England, Whitby

Cholmley House

Cholmley House or Whitby Hall is a banqueting house sited next to the ruins of Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1672 for £232,000 by Sir Hugh Cholmeley, whose family had acquired the Abbey ruins and the land around them after its dissolution in 1539 - from then until 1672, the family had lived in what had been the Abbey's gatehouse and guest lodgings.

Located at 54.4877, -0.6085 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in North Yorkshire, Houses completed in 1672, Whitby, History museums in North Yorkshire, Archaeological museums in North Yorkshire, English Heritage sites in North Yorkshire, Ruins in North Yorkshire, Archaeological museums in England, Religious museums in England

Church of Saint Mary, Whitby

The Church of Saint Mary is an Anglican parish church serving the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire England. It was founded around AD 1110, although its interior dates chiefly from the late 1700s. The church was designated a Grade I listed building on 23 February 1954. It is situated on the town's east cliff, overlooking the mouth of the River Esk overlooking the town, close to the ruins of Whitby Abbey. Church Steps, a flight of 199 steps lead up the hill to the church from the streets below.

Located at 54.4891, -0.609521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whitby, Church of England churches in North Yorkshire, Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire, 12th-century church buildings


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Whitby, Strēoneshalh, ویتبای, ウィットビー, 휘트비, Vitbis, Уитби