Things to Do in the Historic Town of Whitby, Yorkshire. By Thomas Paylor

Whitby boats trips are a great way to see the town

You get a fantastic view of the town from the sea. The views of Whitby when you enter the harbour, facing the town are unique. You get great views of the Abbey and the west cliff and taking a boat trip you also get to enjoy a good bit of Whitby sea air.

One of the best boat trips has to be a trip on the replica Captain Cook Endeavour, you can book this trip on the west side of town, opposite the amusement arcades.

Have a day fishing

You can fish from many spots in and around the Whitby area. There are several species of fish available for you to catch depending on the time of year.There is no fee payable or licence requirement for shore and rock fishing.

Good baits can include lugworms, mussels and spinners Whitby has 2 good fishing tackle shops, these supply bait, rods, reels and accessories. Locals believe that peeler crab is a good bait in the summer, although this is hard to find.

Go fishing from a boat

Boat fishing is very popular in Whitby. Be prepared to be boat fishing for several hours, these trips are usually more than two hours long, and in some cases, you can be out for up to eight hours. Ask in the local fishing tackle shops for more information on these boat fishing trips. Talk to the 'professionals' on the quayside before you book. Always make sure that the required equipment is included in your package cost. If your away with a group then these boat fishing trips can be great fun.

Fishing from Whitby Piers

Whitby's West Pier is a delight for any summer angler, with spinners and lures seemingly favourites amongst those 'in the know.' Check the tide timetables before you set off, most of the fish are caught at high tide. In the autumn months, bigger fish such as cod can be caught from the pier. Anglers are prohibited from fishing into the harbour from the West Pier.

Go fossil hunting

Searching for fossils is a great way to spend a few hours while in Whitby. You can find Whitby Jet, reptiles and other ammonites while searching through the rocks and cliff faces. You can find several fossil hotspots in and around Whitby. Be wary of falling rock faces and shard rocks, take extra care with children. Before you go fossiling, make a note of the tide times, and always get back to the safety of land before high tide, at many places you can get cut off from the main beach at high tide.

Take a visit to the historic Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey dominates the town of Whitby from the east cliff. Its a great reminder of the early power of the church, a great piece of architecture.

Climb the 199 steps to the abbey to enjoy views of the unspoilt beauty of Whitby Harbour, the Esk Valley and the glorious Yorkshire coastline. The Abbey ruins themselves are a great inspiration to many people, even Bram Stoker, who based part of his well known novel "Dracula" on the inspiration from Whitby Abbey.

If that sounds little hairy scary, you could always have a stroll around one of the delightful gardens surrounding Whitby Abbey, not to mention one of the UK's best Youth Hostels next door to the Abbey, certainly Whitby Abbey is one of the most loved UK attractions.

Whitby Museum is full of history

The Museum is an independent Museum with many fantastic displays. Whitby Museum contains a wide varierty of displays that will keep both Adults and Children interested. Some claim that the museum is one of the most comprehensive in Yorkshire.

Amoung the collections are ancient fossils, jet, Capt. James Cook and William Scoresby (whaling & scientific instruments) exhibits, many model ships, natural history, archaeology, bygones, costumes, toys and dolls, ethnography, samplers, ceramics, militaria, coins and medals, as well as the famed 'Hand of Glory' and much more.

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