Gillian in Whitby

by Gillian Brown
(Greater Manchester)

I only visited Whitby for the first time about 4 years ago for the Goth festival & fell in love with the place right away.

What a beautiful, charming, proper old-fashioned (& I mean that kindly) seaside town it is.

I've been back many times since with my husband & (occasionally) our adult children & I never tire of it. I love the little streets & alleyways down which can be found numerous fascinating shops (OH to be a lottery winner!)

The abbey is simply stunning & last Halloween looked fabulous all lit up & the events staged there were really interesting - I hope this will become a regular feature.



I don't want this to become too long & boring so will simply say that personally, I can't think of anywhere nicer to spend a few days away & to that end, am visiting again this Sunday (27th June) as it is our 25th wedding anniversary on the 28th & am not interested in parties or anything like that - a day in Whitby will be all the celebration I need!!

My quick tip for a cuppa & cake - Sanders Yard cafe - yummy.

Picture to follow.