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Whitby's known for its ghost stories, but what about its ghost signs? 👻

If you pay close attention while walking up Golden Lion Bank, you'll spot the remains of this ghost sign lurking. What do you think it once said?

Share your favourite Whitby ghost signs with us!
#GhostSigns #LocalHistory
June 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Ready to take the leap? 🤟
Join UK Bungee Club for an epic jump off the UK’s only bridge bungee this summer!
📍 June 21–22
📍 July 26–27
📍 Aug 16–17

See their website for booking info.
3, 2, 1... BUNGEE!
#ThrillSeeker #BungeeJump #UKBungeeClub
June 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Did you know that Whitby is one of the few places in the UK where you can watch the sun rise and set over the sea in summer? 🌅

That's because the harbour mouth faces due north!

#WhitbyPier #SummerSun #YorkshireCoast
June 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Caption this. Wrong answers only! 🤔

#CaptainJamesCook #Whitby #WrongAnswersOnly
June 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Stumble upon Cliff Street's hidden gem: the enchanting Lewis Carroll Garden 🌿

It may feel unexpected—but it’s right at home. Carroll’s visits to Whitby were a source of creativity. The coastal strolls inspired The Walrus and the Carpenter poem.📖

#LewisCarroll #HiddenGems
May 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Whitby Abbey: a gothic icon since 1220 AD 🦇
Happy goth day to all who celebrate!
#GothDay #GothVibes #GothicArchitecture
May 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Just down from 199 steps is the perfect photo opp for couples, families, friends...

Arguments Yard is a narrow, medieval alley believed to be named after a local family, an anglicisation of either the Cumbrian surname Egremont or the Flemish surname Argoment.
#photoopportunity #ArgumentsYard
May 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The calm before the storm... The Whitby Fish & Ships festival begins tomorrow!
Step into our rich fishing heritage — from historic traditions to modern-day life at sea.

#FishAndShips #Whitby #CoastalTown
May 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Fish and Ships festival is just one week away!

Let us know what you're most excited about:
🐟 The food
🍳 Cooking demonstrations
🎤 Live music
⛵️ Rowing competition
🧶 Craft workshops
#YorkshireEvents #FishAndChips #FishAndShipsFestival
May 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
80 years on, VE Day reminds us that peace must never be taken for granted.

From 1939–1945, Britons — including those in Whitby — fought hard for freedom. We honour their legacy and look to the future with hope and resilience.
#VEDay #80VEDay
May 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
What could be more suited to watercolour than the beautiful beaches of Whitby? 🎨

Artist: Neil Thompson
#WatercolorPainting #Whitby #BeachDay
May 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Whitby Goth Weekend is a celebration of all things goth — from dark fashion and aesthetics to metal music and alternative vibes.

Dive into a weekend of unique events, live music, and one-of-a-kind vendors.🖤
#Counterculture #GothFestival #GothWeekend #WGW
April 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Just 1 week to go until Whitby Goth Weekend! 🖤 Mark your calendars for April 24–27 — one of the most iconic events in Whitby is almost here! Immerse yourself in a celebration of all things gothic.
#GothWeekend #WhitbyGoth
April 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Did you know that Whitby played a role in deciding when Easter occurred?
In 664 AD, King Oswiu called the Synod of Whitby at Whitby Abbey to standardise how Easter's date was calculated!
#EasterSunday #SynodOfWhitby
April 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
For an Easter egg hunting experience that you'll never forget, hop on over to Whitby Abbey! 🐰🥚
Hunt for clues and participate in relay races in the shade of this historic abbey. Running now until April 27th.
#EasterFun #HalfTermActivities #EasterEvents
April 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Easter fun begins at NYMR! From now until the 21st, visitors will enjoy a dinosaur-themed experience. Punch your tickets for this event:
🦕 Meet baby dinosaurs (April 18-21)
🦖 Sand tray dino dig
🦕 Make a dino footprint
🦖 Dino egg selfie station
#EasterEvents #EasterYorkshire #EasterEvents
April 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Book lovers will be happy to discover that Whitby's first-ever Lit Fest will take place November 6-9! 📚 The town that inspired one of the best-known classics, Dracula, will come alive in celebration of its rich storytelling heritage.
#LitFest #BookFestival #LiteraryFestival
April 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
April means Easter, visiting vintage trains, and the Spring Goth Festival!
#WhatsOn #WhitbyEvents #YorkshireEvents
March 31, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The HM Bark Endeavour: the only place where you can dine on a replica of Captain Cook's beloved ship! Fish and ships, anyone?
#YorkshireFoodie #CaptainCook #HMEndeavour
March 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
A sneak peek at the 2025 Visit Whitby guide... 🤫
#VisitWhitby #YorkshireCoast #TravelUK
March 19, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Each year, 20,000 tonnes of waste pollute the North Sea. 🌊 Help keep Whitby beautiful and protect our oceans—pick up your rubbish and recycle. ♻️ This Global Recycling Day, will you take the pledge?
#GlobalRecyclingDay #ProtectOurOceans #ReduceReuseRecycle
March 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Tuck in to Whitby Restaurant Week 🍽️

From March 3rd to 9th, select restaurants are offering dining specials ranging from £10 to £30!

Discover your next great meal out on the festival page: www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/features/whi...
#RestaurantWeek #FoodFestival #DiningDeals
March 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
March is just around the corner! With the warmer weather and more hours of sunshine, what will you get up to this month?
#WhitbyEvents #WhatsOn #MarchEvents
February 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The cold snap can only mean one thing - finding a cosy corner in a pub beside a roaring fireplace.

One local favourite, the White Horse & Griffin, has been serving customers since 1681! Where will you be staying warm?
#YorkshirePubs #CosyPubs
January 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Life is a pawfully big adventure that your four legged friend loves to take with you 🐾

Be sure to take your dog on one of the many special walks Whitby has to offer and make memories that'll last a lifetime.
#DogWalk #WalkYourDogMonth #CoastalWalks
January 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM