For those wishing to visit the many attractions that North Yorkshire has to offer, Whitby is an ideal location for a relaxing visit. Whether it is Goathland (Aidensfield from the TV series 'Heartbeat'), the seaside town of Scarborough (the setting for the TV series 'The Royal'), the North York Moors Steam Railway, the historic attraction of York or the setting for TV’s Brideshead Revisited’ Castle Howard. North Yorkshire has something for everyone.
Whitby has produced it's own famous sons. Among these are Captain James Cook, the 18th century explorer and voyager, the outstanding father and son whaling masters of the Scoresby family and pioneer photographer, Frank Meadow Sutcliffe.
The small fishing town of Whitby is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. The town has a thriving holiday resort trade, which was the focus of nationwide and global news. Having a unique old world charm, for centuries Whitby has provided a safe haven for shipping and fishing fleets. It was once the main whaling port for the North of England.
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"It has great atmosphere and makes you forget the world outside" - Mr & Mrs Schmidt, Zurich
