Visitors of all ages had the chance to join in with themed hands-on activities, while Victorian ghost hunters were on hand to tell tales of adventures with the supernatural.
Photographer Richard Ponter captured the event.
5. Half-term fun at Whitby Abbey
Acrobatic fun at the clifftop English Heritage site.picture: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
6. Half-term fun at Whitby Abbey
Family fun at Whitby Abbey.picture: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
7. Half-term fun at Whitby Abbey
Visitors in the Abbey's museum area.picture: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
8. Half-term fun at Whitby Abbey
A staff member at the Whitby site.picture: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
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