Whitby Museum
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Overview
This is a great little museum, stuffed with curiosities and items that tell the history of the town and the geology of the North Yorkshire coastline. Find out about Whitby’s whaling background, as well as fabulous marine fossils, fascinating items relating to Captain James Cook and his worldwide travels, exquisite flint tools left by our Stone Age forebears on the moors, and lively paintings of sailing ships through the ages.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 9.30-4.30. Closed Xmas & New Year
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
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Columbo Cottage
Sleeping up to six guests, Columbo Cottage is dog friendly and has parking for two cars. It's a bright and welcoming holiday home, close to local restaurants, cafes and bars so you’ll b...
Columbo Cottage
Sleeping up to six guests, Columbo Cottage is dog friendly and has parking for two cars. It's a bright and welcoming holiday home, close to local restaurants, cafes and bars so you’ll b...
Morse Cottage
Morse Cottage is in the centre of Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast; beautifully styled and impeccably finished, it's perfect for group stays. Whether you’re looking for a seaside fam...
Morse Cottage
Morse Cottage is in the centre of Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast; beautifully styled and impeccably finished, it's perfect for group stays. Whether you’re looking for a seaside fam...
Sherlock Cottage
Set at the heart of Whitby, close to the train station, Sherlock Cottage is a stunning, dog friendly holiday home with 2 parking spaces, an enclosed yard and some real charm. The proper...
Sherlock Cottage
Set at the heart of Whitby, close to the train station, Sherlock Cottage is a stunning, dog friendly holiday home with 2 parking spaces, an enclosed yard and some real charm. The proper...
Boulmer Guest House
The friendly Boulmer Guest House is just a short walk from the beautiful beach and Whitby Pavilion on the picturesque West Cliff, and is also convenient for shops, cafés and restaurants...
Cobble Cottage
Cobble Cottage is a three-storey townhouse at the centre of Whitby, making it ideal for a family holiday in this fascinating and atmospheric town. Everything is within walking distance;...
