Whitby Abbey

Alison Hume MP for Scarborough & Whitby.

Scarborough and Whitby MP delivers maiden House of Commons speech

An overview of the historic site that now presents a development opportunity.

Historic watermill with residential property, a granary and 35 acres hits market

Participants during the Whitby Krampus Run in 2023 - Image: Bruce Rollinson

Whitby Krampus Run celebrates its 10th year

Whitby Abbey will be illuminated over half-term week.

IN PICTURES: 13 hauntingly beautiful photos of illuminated Whitby Abbey

Image showing solar panels on the roof of the visitor centre, with Whitby Abbey behind.

New technology at Whitby Abbey as 28 solar panels help reduce running costs

Sir Tony Robinson at Whitby Abbey.

TV presenter and broadcaster Sir Tony Robinson talks about Whitby Abbey artwork

Pictured are Sir Tony Robinson at Whitby Abbey (Richard Ponter); aerial views of the Land Art (PA Photos) and the Game Changers team (Richard Ponter).

Artwork the size of four Olympic swimming pools at Whitby Abbey marks National L...

English Heritage lights up the ruins of iconic site Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire for Illuminated Abbey 2023.

Whitby Abbey to be spectacularly lit up at night over Halloween week

Whitby YHA gardens come with an abbey view!

Whitby YHA seeks volunteer gardeners to join team

Whitby Harbour

Whitby revealed as one of the UK’s favourite childhood holiday destination

Whitby YHA is hosting a Songs of Praise event.

Whitby YHA to host Songs of Praise event in beautiful grounds

Whitby Youth Hostel, situated next door to Whitby Abbey, is hosting a Songs of Praise on Sunday September 15, in the café.

Duncan Atkins

The contemporary home with landscaped gardens looks out over a magnificent seascape.

Extended contemporary home with sensational views hits market at £1.25m

Tractors parade to the main ring at Whitby Traction Engine Rally

IN PICTURES: Traction Engine Rally gets underway in the shadow of Whitby Abbey

The quirky whitewashed cottage stands out in its central location in Robin Hood's Bay.

One of North Yorks' best loved coastal cottages is up for sale

Whitby Abbey played host to some half-term family fun.

IN PICTURES: Whitby Abbey hosts Kids Rule! event over school holidays

Whitby Abbey - pictured here with a heron on the pond - is hosting a Kids Rule! event on May half-term.

Whitby Abbey to host Kids Rule! event across May half-term week

Co-founder Jess Slater at Whitby Distillery.

Whitby Distillery opens equity crowdfunding campaign to public

The Whitby Distillery team, with founders Jess Slater third from left and Luke Pentith in the centre.

Whitby Distillery launches crowd-funding campaign to promote growth

Gothic Falconry is on its way to Whitby Abbey.picture: Nigel Wallace-Iles

Whitby Abbey set to host Gothic falconry event over bank holiday weekend

Whitby Abbey visitor centre plans. Google Maps

Businesses in Scarborough and Whitby apply to make licensing changes

Whitby’s Duke of York is seeking permission to extend its premises into its basement.

Basement extension plan for Whitby’s Duke of York pub

The property has an elevated position with stunning views of the beach and the sea beyond.

Chance to buy beautifully updated semi overlooking beach in fishing village

The entrance to the car park at Whitby Abbey.

Council reminds overnight campers to stay out of Whitby's car parks

Reading is the nation’s most popular hobby, with 42% of Brits saying that delving into a book is one of their favourite free-time activities.

Whitby revealed as the best road trip destinations for book lovers

Whitby Abbey visitor centre plans. Native Chartered Architects.

Whitby Abbey: Solar panels proposed for roof of Grade-I Listed visitor centre

Sci-fi Scarborough sees a Dalek invasion at the Spa

From tulips to Daleks - pick of events in Yorkshire from January to May

Whitby Abbey will close early today due to the high winds that have been forecast by the Met Office.

Whitby Abbey to close today due to high winds forecast

This weekend is expected to be windy and cold, with a touch of frost, according to the Met Office.

Here is your weekend weather forecast for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

This weekend is expected to be windy and cold, with a touch of frost, according to the Met Office.

Louise Hollingsworth

Late night shopping at Whitby Abbey gift shop on November 25.

Whitby Abbey shop to stay open late for Christmas shoppers

Check out the images from the Whitby Abbey illuminations below!

IN PICTURES: 11 photos as Whitby Abbey stuns at illuminated night time event

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

Illuminated Whitby Abbey.

Predicted high winds delay start of Illuminated Whitby Abbey by 24 hours

Whitby Abbey will be illuminated between 6pm and 9pm, from October 21 to 31. picture: Tom Arber

Strut your stuff on 'batwalk' at illuminated Whitby Abbey

The sun sets as the Illumination of Whitby Abbey starts which runs over Halloween half term week.

Take you pick of some of best Halloween events in the county

Jess Slater at work in the distillery. picture: Ceri Oakes

Whitby Distillery set to hold open day in run-up to Christmas

Whitby's Enterprise Way. picture: Google images.

Whitby industrial estate expansion plan could create up to 300 jobs

Whitby Abbey.

Whitby Abbey has been named UK’s most famous abandoned building

New dates have now been announced for a two-week closure of Whitby Swing Bridge.

Whitby Swing Bridge two-week closure date moved after traders' concerns

Image of the distillery site at Whitby Abbey.

Work set to start on Whitby Distillery's £1.8m new home in abbey grounds

Visitors look at a traction engine at Whitby Steam Rally - but days two and three of the event were lost due to the ground being waterlogged after heavy rain. picture: Tony Johnson

Whitby's War Weekend cancelled after grounds deemed 'unusable'

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

Inside Fridas Cottage in Whitby - our picture focus.

IN PICTURES: take a look inside this Mexico-themed cottage in heart of Whitby

|Staff from Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust celebrating at the end of the 26-mile hike, at Whitby Abbey.

26-mile walk Yorkshire coast walk raises £5,223 for Alzheimer’s Society

Whitby Distillery is creating a Spirits Walkway.

Whitby Distillery marks milestone with the enchanting spirits walkway launch

Whitby Distillery is giving people the opportunity to set their family's name in history and celebrate the life of a loved one for future generations.

Duncan Atkins

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

General view of Church Street, Whitby.

Cottage near Whitby's 199 Steps to be converted into holiday let

Whitby youth hiostel's gardens.

Whitby Youth Hostel to host open gardens event

Check out our images below of a sunny Easter bank holiday on the coast!

IN PICTURES: 15 photos of Scarborough and Whitby on sunny Easter bank holiday

The Normans at Whitby Abbey

IN PICTURES: Images from a fantastic weekend with the Normans at Whitby Abbey

Beacon Farm, Sneaton, near Whitby. Pictured is a large chainsaw sculpture of an Owl, just one of the many artworks on display in the wood.

Easter holiday fun around the Whitby area

A meadow will be created at Whitby Abbey as English Heritage marks the King's Coronation.

How Whitby and Ryedale English Heritage Sites will mark King's Coronation

Family fun at Scarborough Castle this Easter.

Scarborough Castle and Whitby Abbey to host Easter family fun

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

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