The Best Of Whitby
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There is always plenty to do in Whitby.
Some of the activities which can be found in and around Whitby are:
- Horse riding in the North Yorkshire Moors
- Rowing and canoeing on the River Esk at Ruswarp
- Crazy golf in Whitby on the West Cliff
- Golf in Whitby on the West Cliff, near Sandsend and in Ruswarp
- Swimming in Whitby Leisure Centre or in the North sea if you dare!
- Excellent walks in and around Whitby, Falling Foss, May Beck, Robin Hoods Bay
- Fishing trips on shore and out at sea
- Keep fit, squash and badminton in the new Whitby Leisure Centre
- Pleasure boat rides in Whitby bay
- Tennis and bowling on the West Cliff
There are many beautiful places to visit in and around Whitby, here are some that may be of interest.
North Yorkshire Moors -
The moors can look spectacular when covered in heather and what better
way to get some fresh air than a walk on the moors. You can visit the Moors
Centre in Dandy to find out who works for them and what animals live among
them. You can also see the countryside in a different light by taking a
ride on the North Yorkshire Moors
Railway.Ruswarp - A small village
where you can find: rowing, canoeing, 
golfing, a mini-railway track and
it is also a good spot for feeding ducks.
Robin
Hoods Bay - This
is a small fishing village about 7 miles out of Whitby. It is an interesting
village with plenty of hide-aways to explore. It is also good for fossil
hunting.
Sandsend - This is a small
sea side village on the outskirts of Whitby. It is popular with the tourists
in the summer and the locals enjoy surfing here.
Goathland - A village on
the moors which is home to an old railway station, still in use, there
are often themed train rides, for example 'Thomas the Tank Engine Day'
which is very popular with children and adults in most case! It is a good
spot for walking and is visited by thousands upon thousands every year.
It is more well known as 'Aidensfield' in the popular television series
'Heartbeat'.
Saltwick Bay - This is
a very picturesque little beach which is an excellent place to find fossils.
North
York Moors National Park
LINKS IN AND AROUND WHITBY
Since 1865, Elizabeth Botham & Sons has been a family run craft bakery in the ancient port of Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast. Following original recipes, they skilfully combine the finest ingredients to produce Biscuits, Plum Bread and Cakes of the highest possible standard. Their pages include links to sites for Children - including the educational pages "From Seed to Sandwich" - exclusively for children. Games, recipes, facts, and lots of fun! You can order their products online.
Whitby Fudge
The Whitby Fudge Bar opened its shutters to the public in 1989. Based on Whitby pier, it stands opposite the amusements in front of the ice house where the trawlers freeze their catches. It is from this brick built fudge bar, with it's four foot stained glass mermaid windows that a host of mouthwatering fudges can be sampled. They prepare over 40 varieties of fudge and toffee, using high quality ingredients, and traditional cooking methods. The result is delicious, authentic, Whitby Fudge.
In 1985, they began manufacturing premium coated seafood products within sight of the port's ancient abbey. Over the years they have gained an unrivalled reputation for excellent quality.
SLJ Computers was formed in July 1992 by John & Moira Russell in Whitby North Yorkshire. The company has SAGE and OLIVETTI dealerships and provides a repair and upgrade service for PC users in the Whitby area as well as building it's own custom built PCs. The company is based in the Old Brewery in the picturesque seaside village of Sandsend approximately 3 miles north of Whitby, and includes a modern open plan office with PC assembly and test area and the lower floor into a training and storage area. There is also a shop now on the corner of Flowergate and |Skinner Street in Whitby (just beneath the impressive recently refurbished Resolution Hotel).
The Whitby Town football site contains the latest news, match reports, fixtures and much more of the team whose recent honours include: Unibond Division One Champions 1997-8, Northern League Champions 1996-7, FA Vase Winners 1997. There are also pictures of the players and an online store where you can buy your Whitby Town FC team shirt and scarf!
Mike Jarman's own Internet Consultancy and Design company which does the webpages for Botham's bakery as well as those for a number of other sites.
Whitby & District Business Development Agency
The Whitby and District Business Development Agency Ltd was formed in 1984 as a Company Limited by Guarantee (i.e. non-profit making) with the aims of:
- Stimulating and promoting the creation of new enterprises with the objective of adding to the economic well-being of the area.
- Providing assistance, financial or otherwise, to help existing small firms expand.
- Advising on management structures, keeping of accounts and controls, and encouraging training.
- Acting as a forum for the business community, drawing together all other organisations acting for different sectors of the community and promoting issues affecting small firms within the area.
Harbour View Guesthouse
A tall Georgian house overlooking the harbour, within easy walking distance of the "old town " and Whitby Harbour. offers good value bed & continental breakfast accommodation. It comprises of four double bedrooms and one twin. Three of the rooms are en-suite, two with baths and one with shower. Two rooms have the use of the house bathroom. There is on-street parking or pay and display nearby. Tea/Coffee making facilities & colour TV are in all rooms. Full central heating throughout.
A fine Georgian House overlooking one of the pretty becks at Sandsend, a picturesque village nestling in an unspoilt valley adjacent to the Mulgrave Woods and a glorious sandy beach. Perfectly situated for visiting the old fishing port of Whitby with its quaint winding streets and famous Abbey, only two and a half miles away, and for exploring the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Sandsend is also ideal for those just seeking a quiet and relaxing break by the sea.
The Queensland Hotel is on the British Travel Agents Accommodation Register and caters for business trips; small business conferences; school residential visits; artists, rambling groups, or annual family summer holidays. It is situated on the popular West Cliff close to all amenities; Spa Theatre; Royal Gardens; Children's paddling pools; Crazy Golf; Tennis; Pitch & Putt; Boating Lake; Beaches; Town Shops and the 18 hole Links Golf Course.
Contact: John and Ann Richards, The Queensland Hotel West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire. YO21 3EQ. England. Tel / Fax: 01947 604262 Email: info@queensland.co.uk Internet: www.queensland.co.uk
Groves Dyke Holiday Cottage is a semi-detached cottage which offers self-catering accommodation in the heart of the North York Moors National Park It is located just three miles inland from Whitby near the village of Sleights. Check out the website for description and photographs of this recently refurbished and well-equipped cottage. The owner is Niall Carson and on the website he regularly updates a wildlife diary which includes wildlife observations in and around the cottage gardens and woodland and news of the cottage itself.
George Harrison Taxis (01947) 600600
Harrison Car Hire (01947) 600606
Railway Service to Whitby Click
Here
Walkers/Cyclists Planning Click Here
For more information about Whitby, its industries and businesses, you can visit the local government information website.
For more information about tourist attractions and accommodation in Whitby and the surrounding areas contact Whitby Tourist Information Centre on; Tel: +44 1947 602674. Fax: +44 1947 606137.
Also of interest are the UK information pages at: www.visitbritain.com
You can see the East Coast's weather by watching a satellite photo at the Meteorological Office's site.
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