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Whitby Steam Bus
Ollie #1 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews

Since the early 2000s Whitby has had a steam bus that travels the public roads around the harbour. This 'lady' is named Elizabeth and you may also see the 1920s Charabanc... more »

Attraction type  Other
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Whitby Museum
Ollie #2 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews

Whitby Museum is set up in beautiful Pannet Park - it would be easy to miss - but don't! Its quite large and has several sections, all spilling over into each other which gives it... more »

Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Whitby Abbey
Ollie #3 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Whitby Lighthouse
Ollie #4 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Lighthouses
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
Mini Monsterz
Ollie #5 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes; Amusement/ Theme Parks
Falling Foss Tea Rooms
Ollie #6 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
Ollie #8 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Whitby Wizard
Ollie #9 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Science Museums
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Esk Valley Railway
Ollie #10 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  8.1 km from city centre
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Whitby - Scarborough Trailway
Ollie #11 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
Whitby Pavilion
Ollie #12 of 14 attractions in Whitby
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Situated on the Cliffside overlooking Whitby Bay this unique venue offers a range of different spaces, catering for a host of events.The Pavilion...... more » Owner description: Situated on the Cliffside overlooking Whitby Bay this unique venue offers a range of different spaces, catering for a host of events.The Pavilion Theatre boasts an atmospheric Victorian interior, combined with the modern dance and concert hall, to play host to a number of arts and leisure activities. Stage shows, dances, major festivals/concerts, fund-raising and children's events, exhibitions and conferences, not to mention a whole range of private functions, meetings and community events.Catering facilities are available for every event from pre-theatre drinks to daytime refreshments and gala dinners. The glass atrium, which houses the permanent café area, has stunning panoramic sea views from Sandsend Nab through Due North to Whitby's east and west piers. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Poets Cottage Shrub Nursery
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Gardens
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Museum of Victorian Science
Owner description: A virtual visit to Dr Frankensteins laboratory with Geissler Tubes, Bouquet Tubes, Railway Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes...... more » Owner description: A virtual visit to Dr Frankensteins laboratory with Geissler Tubes, Bouquet Tubes, Railway Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes and many more crackling spark, electric flame laden demonstrations. Showing the education of the young Victorians, using many of the static accessories and rare artefacts, as used by them. We hope your visit here will prove interesting, stimulating and will give an insight into this largely extinct branch of science. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  12.6 km from city centre
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