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Illuminated Whitby Abbey temporarily cancelled

Illuminated Whitby Abbey. photo: Marisa Cashill

Whitby Abbey in Lonely Planet's Secret Wonders of the World

Families enjoy seeing the abbey ruins spectacularly lit up. photo: Richard Ponter

Whitby Abbey to be illuminated over Halloween week

English Heritage celebrate a classic Great British Summer at Whitby Abbey, inspired by timeless holiday traditions.

IN PICTURES: families enjoying summer fun at Whitby Abbey

Summer fun on the way at Whitby Abbey.

Celebrate the Great British Summer at Whitby Abbey

The Scarborough AC team at the Mulgrave Castle 10K.

Scarborough Athletic Club members sparkle at Mulgrave Castle 10K Trail Race

The beautiful gardens at Whitby Youth Hostel will be open on Saturday, June 20.

Enjoy Open Gardens event at Whitby Youth Hostel

North Yorkshire Moors Railway has confirmed the reopening of its full line service from June 1

North Yorkshire Moors Railway confirms reopening of full line service

Top Secret Mission: Whitby Abbey (picture by Marisa Cashill) and right, Scarborough Castle (picture Richatd Ponter).

Top secret mission awaits at Scarborough Castle and Whitby Abbey

Friends and family joined the couple dressed in full Viking attire.

Viking couple tie knot in Norse-themed wedding at Whitby Abbey

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Here's a selection of fantastic photos from the Easter Made in Whitby Festival
The Made in Whitby Festival returned over the weekend, with a lot of Easter fun engaging visitors from far and wide.
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Luke Pentith and Jess Slater of Whitby Distillery, pictured in Robin Hood's Bay.

Whitby Distillery to hold information evening with update on new distillery

Whitby Abbey Headland car park. photo: Google Maps

£250,000 plan to expand parking at Whitby Abbey

Glorious summer day in Whitby, while the regatta is on. photo: Duncan Atkins

Whitby bids for £3m Town of Culture prize — here's how you can have your say

Seven celebrities are to make a spiritual pilgrimage through the epic landscapes of north east England, incouding Whitby Abbey, in a new BBC series.

New BBC Pilgrimage series will see celebrities visit Whitby and Runswick Bay

Director Richard Wells checking the product. All photos by Richard Ponter

Behind the scenes at Whitby Brewery - enjoy a pint with a Whitby Abbey view

Whitby's iconic whalebone arch and, inset, Whitby Mayor Coun Sandra Turner.

Whitby Mayor says historic whalebone arch ‘should not be removed’

Whitby's iconic Whalebone Arch. photo: Google Maps

Replacement of Whitby's Whalebone Arch faces international and legal hurdles

Luke Pentith and Jess Slater, co-founders of Whitby Distillery.

Whitby Distillery opens Church Street shop - and work going well at abbey site

Whitby Abbey to open for special late-night Christmas shopping event - Image: Historic England

Whitby Abbey to open for special late-night Christmas shopping event

Artist's impression of finished look of the walkway and Whitby Distillery.

More than 1,000 people to feature in walkway at Whitby Distillery site

Poster for the Field Notes exhibition.

Field Notes exhibition in Whitby showcases variety of Yorkshire life

Rooms with exceptional views: looking across the beach, town and abbey from the two-bedroom apartment.

Georgian style apartment in Whitby has 'one of best views in Yorkshire'

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One of the performers at the Illuminated Whitby Abbey event

In pictures: Visitors enjoy stunning spooky scenes at Illuminated Whitby Abbey

John Fuller on his Hadrian's Wall hike.

Whitby man completes barefoot 84-mile walk along Hadrian’s Wall

Illuminated Whitby Abbey. picture: Richard Ponter

Whitby Abbey lights up the night as MP Alison Hume switches on illuminations

The Whitby YHA gardens, complete with view of Whitby Abbey.

Whitby YHA gardens team looking for more volunteers
Next door to Whitby Abbey stands the prestigious Youth Hostel, popular throughout the year with families and school groups – and more volunteers are wanted to help maintain the hostel’s gardens.
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The Dracula play at Whitby Abbey. photo: Dr Emma Mason

My experience at Whitby Abbey Dracula play - something to sink your teeth into

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Traction Engine Rally 2025 brings crowds of enthusiasts to Whitby Abbey

Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman at Sandsend.

Police investigating sudden death of woman at Sandsend

According to North Yorkshire Police, there is no connection between this case and the deaths of a man and a woman at the same location earlier in the week.

Woman’s sudden death below Whitby Abbey under investigation

Thousands flocked to UK Proms in the Park at Whitby Abbey with record-breaking numbers attending.

IN PICTURES: Thousands flock to Whitby Abbey for UK Proms in the Park

Whitby Abbey is set to host UK Proms in the Park weekend where you can see, inset, Emma Hatton (top) and Arielle.

Countdown begins for UK Proms in the Park weekend at Whitby Abbey

A handsome period townhouse for sale near the sea front in Whitby.

Rare chance to buy townhouse close to sea front, with studio, garden and parking

Hawsker cherry blossom.

A Stroll With Stu: seven-mile walk around Whitby and Hawsker

At the Eskdale Festival of the Arts, Goathland School takes part in the primary schools choral speaking category.

Take a peep into the past with these Whitby retro images

Goth Weekend visitors on Whitby's east side. picture: Richard Ponter

My experience of a spring pilgrimage for Whitby Goth Weekend

The Castle to Abbey Challenge takes place on July 6

Horseracing personalities to walk from Scarborough Castle to Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey, seen illuminated during the half-term. pic Richard Ponter

Whitby Abbey to host Proms in the Park event in summer 2025

Author TG Trouper, pictured next to a photograph of Bram Stoker at the Royal Hotel in Whitby.

New vampire story Abbey inspired by author's stay in Whitby

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
Visitors to Whitby Abbey over October half-term week will see the attraction looking even more haunting than usual, as it will be bathed in an eerie light on an evening.
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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

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

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