There are many options to consider when choosing a destination for an annual holiday or a few days away or a weekend break. 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? Is there a wide variety of choice of restaurants, cafes and bars, to suit each individual choice? The accommodation available, is there something to suit every pocket and within certain price ranges?

The North East coast of Yorkshire can be relied upon to offer all the required elements for a wonderful holiday or breakaway. Whitby on this coastline is the ideal destination to offer such a holiday, short break or weekend away. 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.

The road links to Whitby from the north and south of the country are easily accessible and with a rail link from Middlesbrough and a Coastliner service operating from York and Leeds, there is clearly easy accessibility.

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. Walking around the town on both the East and West side can uncover historical links to the past, i.e. The Captain Cook Museum on Grape Lane and the Whitby Museum in Pannet Park which hosts displays of Cooks maritime adventures and a wonderful collection of the famous ‘Whitby Jet’. 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.

The numerous cafés and restaurants on offer are guaranteed to offer the most discerning diner a meal to suit their palate. Whitby’s fish and chips are a well known local dish and can be found in both fish and chip shops and many of the restaurants. Restaurants on offer, for example, include Chinese, Indian, Thai, Italian, fast food and haute cuisine.

The town can boast a wide range of accommodation available, the choices include the simple camping and caravanning to the self-catering, bed and breakfast, guest houses and the Hotels Whitby. The hotels are largely situated on the West Cliff area, many affording wonderful views of the coastline. 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. This grading by the Tourist Board ensures that certain standards and services are met across the whole country and more or less guarantees that the standards will be as expected.

There are many ways in which to book accommodation at the Whitby Hotels. There is the age old traditional way of the Holiday Guide Book run by the local Council which illustrates the hotels on offer with telephone numbers and addresses to request a brochure. 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. The accommodation sector in Whitby continues to expand with an increasing number of hotels opening their doors to welcome visitors to this wonderful town.

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