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About Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey was founded in the seventh century on cliffs by the sea. Its remains can still be seen from the sea and are a testament to the Golden Age of Northumbria.
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Recommended attractions near Whitby Abbey
| Sneaton Forest | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Falling Foss Waterfall | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| North York Moors National Park | (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Rosedale Moor | (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Dalby Forest | (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Scarborough Castle | (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Guisborough Priory | (18.2 miles, 29.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Roseberry topping | (20.7 miles, 33.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo | (20.9 miles, 33.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Filey Brigg | (22.9 miles, 36.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Whitby Abbey
Whitby, in the county of North Yorkshire (0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England.
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Sandsend, in the county of North Yorkshire (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W)
A wildly beautiful rugged coastal area with over two and a half miles of uninterrupted golden sand which in high summer is idyllic for holiday makers, and attractive to surfers.
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Robin Hood's Bay, in the county of North Yorkshire (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE)
The talk in the local pub is all of Robin Hood, did he pass through this bay whilst journeying to Whitby, or did he not?
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Runswick Bay, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW)
Runswick Bay lies at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the village is tucked between rising cliffs at the western end of a lovely sweep of sand.
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Goathland, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)
Sheep graze on the course grasses that surround the greystone houses of this straggling moorland village
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Staithes, in the county of North Yorkshire (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW)
Spectacularly set along the North Yorkshire coastline is the pretty fishing village of Staithes, with only the Shetland Islands...
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Levisham, in the county of North Yorkshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)
This beautiful isolated moorland village overlooks Newton Dale; the road plunges down towards the station, a watermill and a church, on Levisham Beck.
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Rosedale Abbey, in the county of North Yorkshire (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SW)
This is a lovely village hidden in a lush green valley landscape of sweeping hillsides, meadows and breathtaking scenery.
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Westerdale, in the county of North Yorkshire (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction W)
Nestling in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Westerdale affords the visitor wonderful views over the surrounding dales.
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Scarborough, in the county of North Yorkshire (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction SE)
To this day Scarborough remains a very popular resort and this delightful north coast town overlooks two magnificent sandy bays which are divided by a huge headland.
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All towns in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Whitby Station | (0.8 miles, 1.2 km) |
| Ruswarp Station | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW) |
| Teesside International Airport | (33.5 miles, 53.9 km, direction W) |
| A1(M) Junction 60 | (38.4 miles, 61.7 km, direction W) |
| A1(M) Junction 59 | (39.3 miles, 63.3 km, direction W) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (57.9 miles, 93.2 km, direction NW) |
| Whitby Abbey to London | (206.9 miles, 332.9 km, direction S) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Whitby Abbey
| Hotel Name |
| The Europa | (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) |
| The Waverley | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) |
| The Wheeldale | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction W) |
| Dunsley Hall Country House Hotel | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction W) |
| Cliffemount Hotel - A non-smoking Hotel | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW) |
| Raven Hall Hotel | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SE) |
| Broom House Guest House and Country Cottages | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SW) |
| Grinkle Park Hotel | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W) |
| Duke Of Wellington Inn | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction W) |
| Hackness Grange Hotel | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction S) |
| All of our hotels are available to book online & with special discounts |
