Whitby Abbey

Whitby Swing Bridge

Whitby Swing Bridge closure and resurfacing work is delayed again for six months

Whitby Abbey looking spectacular lit up on an evening - on until October 31.

IN PICTURES: 13 photos of Whitby Abbey spectacularly lit up at night

St Mary's Church and Whitby Abbey stand proud over the North Yorkshire harbour town at dusk descends. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Yorkshire locations perfect for filming a Halloween film according to residents

View of Whitby Abbey. (Pic credit: Richard Ponter)

Whitby Goth Weekend 2023: Seven beautiful places to stay during Yorkshire event

Whitby Swing Bridge during a sea fret

Whitby Swing Bridge closure delayed by a month after complaints by businesses

Work is beginning this autumn on Whitby Distillery’s £1.8m project to renovate two derelict barns on Abbey Lands on the south-west corner of the Abbey grounds. (Photo supplied by Whitby Distillery)

Yorkshire gin-maker to move into new premises in shadow of Whitby Abbey

Sandsend Beach

Whitby: The best places to take your dog in the seaside town

199 Steps

Where to eat, explore and what to do in Whitby

Whitby Swing Bridge

Whitby Swing Bridge to be closed for pavements to be widened

Leanna Robinson chats with Amy Simms by their 1891 Fowler traction engine

Whitby Traction Engine Rally 2023: All the best photos of mud-plagued steam fair

Whitby charity boat skipper’s discrimination claim rejected after attempts to live in caravan

Whitby charity boat skipper’s discrimination claim rejected

Saltwick Bay near Whitby. (Pic credit: Marisa Cashill)

Best Yorkshire Coast hidden gems where you can admire the sea

Poppy Cottage is set to be turned into a holiday let. PIC: Tony Johnson.

Cottage near famous Whitby Abbey steps to be converted into holiday let

Vampires arrive at Whitby Abbey ahead of a Guinness world record attempt las year. (Pic credit: Oli Scarff / Getty Images)

Whitby Abbey: The history of the seventh century former monastery turned abbey

Whitby Abbey is one the most historical sights of North Yorkshire. PIC: James Hardisty

We need to take advantage of increased appreciation of heritage - Andrew Vine

Land off Enterprise Way in Whitby

Developers unveil plans to build business park in North York Moors farmland

The Abbey was described as one of the ‘shining lights of northern monasticism’ in the 12th century. Despite unpopular beginnings when the abbey was built in 1128 by a group of Savignac monks who founded a monastery at Furness, Cumberland, the abbey rose to prominence and became known as one of the biggest Cistercian order in Britain.

Abbeys in Yorkshire: History of some of Yorkshire’s oldest abbeys

199 steps. (Pic credit: Marisa Cashill)

Best stops to Scarborough and Whitby along the Coastliner 840 bus route

Scarborough Castle. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Seven challenges to tick off bucket list on the Yorkshire coast for 2023

Whitby Gin is set to relocate to new premises, pictured just to the right of Whitby Abbey, as they expand this year.

Whitby Gin looking to move premises to shadows of the town's Abbey

Whitby Abbey

Inquest opens into death of carer who fell from Whitby Abbey headland
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who fell from a height and died on rocks beneath Whitby Abbey.

Eskdale View is a development of 62 new build homes, 19 of which are affordable, in Whitby

Affordable homes included in new housing development close to Whitby Abbey

Robin Hood's Bay beach. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Seven walks near the best North Yorkshire pubs in Good Beer Guide 2023

A projection of bats on Whitby Abbey (Photo credit: English Heritage/PA Wire)

Whitby Abbey to be illuminated with bats to mark 125 years of Dracula

Whitby Abbey illuminated. (Pic credit: Richard Ponter)

Whitby and Ripon named among scariest literary locations in the country

Luke Plentith and Jess Slater who produce Whitby Gin. They are pictured on the 199 steps.

Gin producers team up with wildlife charity to help preserve seascape

Dalby Forest, located in the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. Pictured Staindale Lake - Conservation Area. Image: James Hardisty

Road trip on North York Moors among the best in Britain for electric cars

Leeds’ Temple Newsam is known for its beautiful gardens - and, if you went to school nearby - its Blue Lady ghost. But less well known is that it had a marvel of 18th century engineering in the form of a pump

Heritage secrets revealed across Yorkshire on open day celebrations

Young Viking warriors Elijah Harris, 8, Keira Harris, 5, and Trystan Harris, 11, from Northampton

The best pictures as scores of 'Vikings' take over Whitby Abbey

Whitby.

Second home ownership in Whitby needs to be curbed - Yorkshire Post Letters

A family enjoy a ride on their engine

Whitby Steam Rally 2022: All the best photos of traction engines of all sizes

The 199 steps in Whitby. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Most expensive houses for sale in Whitby for those who want to live by the beach
For those who would like to live the luxury life by the seaside, we have compiled a list of Whitby’s most expensive houses on the market according to Zoopla.

A new world record has been set in Whitby for the largest gathering of people dressed as vampires to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the publication of Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula.

Vampire gathering breaks world record on spectacular night at Whitby Abbey

The “vampires” needed to stand together in the same place for five minutes to break the record, which they did by more than 300 people.

1,369 'vampires’ gather in Whitby to break world record on Dracula anniversary

Whitby Harbour

Whitby: The fascinating facts and visitors’ tips only locals know

Kelly and David Webster from Wakefield pictures at the whalebones during this weekend's Whitby Goth festival.

Back to black for Whitby as Spring Goth weekend returns

The legacy of the connection to Dracula has long led Whitby to be associated with all things horror, and the town hosts a thriving festival twice a year which attracted thousands of people in gothic costumes.

Plans for Yorkshire's most spooky world record attempt underway

Whitby Abbey. Image by Bruce Rollinson

Charting a return of visitors to some of Yorkshire's best-loved attractions

Here are some areas in Yorkshire where proposals took place. (Pic credit: Leon Neal / Getty Images)

Yorkshire proposal inspiration: The Yorkshire locations where people said yes

PICS: James Hardisty

12 photos you'll only understand if you enjoyed Whitby's Steampunk weekend

English Heritage’s property manager, Mark Williamson, is pictured at Whitby Abbey. The historic site will be at the centre of celebrations to mark the 125th anniversary this year of the first publication of Bram Stoker's classic gothic horror novel, Dracula. (Photo: Simon Hulme)

Whitby Abbey to be at centre of celebrations to mark landmark anniversary of the...

Crab and lobster pots stacked high on the quayside of Whitby harbour are a familiar sight. Picture Gary Longbottom

Picture Post: Whitby, a stunning fishing town that reels in many visitors

Whitby Abbey lit up

Whitby Abbey lit up as part of spooky Halloween homage to Bram Stoker's Dracula

The Leeds Dragon Boat Race on Waterloo Lake at Roundhay Park. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Advice for tourists visiting God’s Own Country from Yorkshire folks

St Mary's Church in Whitby, which is mentioned in Bram Stoker's novel, 'Dracula'

'Stop asking us where Dracula's grave is', Whitby church asks tourists

Whitby Abbey

Plans to build 60 new homes near Whitby Abbey thrown out by councillors

Does York deserve world heritage designation?

York deserves UNESCO World Heritage status – Yorkshire Post Letters

Whitby Abbey

Developer given green light to build 62 new homes on farmland near Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey

Plans for controversial 'unfinished' sculpture in Whitby Abbey grounds withdrawn

The number of people who have died from Covid-19 across North Yorkshire has passed the 1,000 mark, county leaders have revealed. Pic: James Hardisty

'Sombre milestone' as North Yorkshire passes 1,000 Covid-19 deaths

Whitby is one of Yorkshire's most popular visitor destinations.

Whitby Abbey walk was blighted by caravans - Yorkshire Post Letters

Whitby Distillery, makers of Whitby Gin, was founded by Jessica Slater and LukePentith

Award-winning gin to move to Whitby Abbey

Spurn Point Lighthouse

Stunning drone footage celebrates Yorkshire Day showing county in all its glory

Pickering Castle is one of English Heritage's Yorkshire sites to re-open on July 4

English Heritage confirm six Yorkshire sites to re-open in July

Mount Grace Priory

English Heritage will re-open these four Yorkshire properties in July

The 600-year old Great East Window in York Minster

No excuses not to visit treasures online – The Yorkshire Post says

A deserted Swing Bridge

Haunting photos show streets of Whitby deserted as lockdown begins

A woman is interrupted from eating fish and chips by a greedy flock of seagulls. Picture: SWNS

How the sun could finally rob seaside gulls of their chips

Brodsworth Hall is open on Boxing Day

English Heritage to open historic Yorkshire properties on Boxing Day for the fir...

A plan has been revealed to build 70 homes on land near Whitby Abbey. Credit: Marisa Cashill

Plan revealed to build 70 homes on land near Whitby Abbey