Imagine the ruins of an old cathedral perched above the North Sea, dripping with gothic mystique. This is the ruined abbey that inspired
Bram Stoker to write Dracula and set part of his classic there. The church next door is surrounded by a gothic style Victorian cemetery, complete with bat-winged skeletons and large blackened tombstones. The church is also interesting architecturally, being constructed in a mishmash of different asymetrical sections, each from different eras in time.
The view to the North features the medieval town of Whitby. Now a thriving and unique modern city, you'll find every amenity there and plenty to do and see. Check out their
website for a complete list.
We strongly recommend visiting in April or October during the Whitby
Goth Weekend. Witness hoards of fully-clad goths strutting around the city and abbey and posing for the mass of photographers. What an experience!
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