Whitby Abbey

Historical Landmark

5.00/5 (3)

Perched on a clifftop overlooking the town, these ruins were home to the first known English poet.

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Google 2026.03.17

Whitby Abbey has to be one of the most awe-inspiring places I’ve ever been to in England. Walking up the 199 church steps (which inspired Dracular) through St marys church cemetery and then standing inside the ruins the scale of it can … More

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Google 2026.03.17

I mean it's just gorgeous up there. Climbing those famous steps through St Mary's graveyard with the worn leaning stones and the Abbey itself. It truly feels lile you're transported back in time. And I wasn't expecting much from the gift shop but it was actually excellent! Got some nice stuff from there for my mum :)

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Google 2026.03.17

Wanted to go here for ages and it did not disappoint. Gorgeous gothy abbey with a cool museum lovely staff and the best gift shop. All my spooky needs were most satisfied. Very much worth the trip and the 199 steps of doom. More

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