When considering a destination for an annual holiday, a few days away or a weekend break, there are many options to consider. The travelling, for instance, is the location easily accessible? Upon arrival, will there be anything of interest to view i.e. scenic, picturesque and historical interest? What kind of restaurants and bars are available, is there a wide variety of choice? The accommodation available, is there something to suit every pocket and within certain price ranges?
An area which can be relied upon to meet all the above requirements is that of the North Yorkshire Coastline. In particular, the town of Whitby, can meet all the above requirements. This jewel in the crown of the Yorkshire coastline is a historical fishing port nestling in a natural harbour surrounded by ragged cliffs dominated by the ancient ruins of Whitby Abbey. Situated at the mouth of the River Esk and dominated by the magnificent ruins of the Whitby Abbey on the headland, this destination is fast becoming the choice for a number of visitors.
Easily accessible by road from both the north and south of England with rail access from Middlesbrough and a Coastliner bus service covering the area from Leeds, the location presents no problems for travellers by private or public transport.
There are numerous places of interest and sights to see in this picturesque town. St. Mary's Church and the Whitby Abbey and Heritage Centre on the East side of Whitby accessible by the 199 steps from Church Street or by road via Green Lane, is well worth a visit. Around the town on both the West and East side are historical links to the past. The Captain Cook Museum situated on Grape Lane and the Whitby Museum and Art Gallery set in Pannett Park both illustrate Whitby in days gone by. There is a Whalebone Arch set on the cliff top near to the Khyber Pass which is a popular scenic photo opportunity and also affords a wonderful panoramic view of the coastline.
There are a number of cafes and restaurants from which to choose a varied menu, from the basic snack to an extensive multi course meal. From the humble fish and chip restaurants and cafés to the more upmarket rosette awarded restaurants, the choice is there.
With regard to accommodation, Whitby has a wide variety on offer from a sliding scale of camping, caravanning, self-catering, bed and breakfast, guest houses and the ever popular Whitby Hotels. The West Cliff area is where the majority of the hotels can be found, some boasting spectacular sea-views.Many of the buildings around the Royal Crescent and immediate vicinity were built by George Hudson 'The Railway King' in the 1800s. Not all, however, are situated here, there are hotels near to Pannet Park and closer to the town. The Whitby hotels must be registered with the English Tourist Board in order to operate within the guidelines of the Council and also to be listed at the Tourist Information Centre. The local tourist information office run by Scarborough Borough Council will not allow any hotel premises on their register unless they are inspected and graded by the this authority.
There are many ways in which to book accommodation at the hotels. The age old tradition of the Holiday Guide printed by the local Borough Council whereby brochures are available upon request are still available in the town. Nowadays in the increasingly modern world there is the option of the internet which offers the potential visitor an in depth description of each individual establishment together with images and the potential to read reviews by former guests. Many of the hotels have featured in television programmes which further increases the publics awareness of the potential for visiting this delightful town.
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