Things to do in and around Whitby
The imposing ruins of the monastic abbey hide a more distant history, there has been building on this site since the Romans. The new visitors center tells all.
Captain Cook Memorial Museum...>>
Set in the 18th century house of shipowner, John Walker, the early residence of James Cook now houses a collection of exhibits about Cook's Whitby years and his later achievements. Amongst the meticulously restored period rooms, there are many items of great historical importance.
There are many aspects of local history to explore here from the geology and bridlife of the area to the history of fishing and world exploration.