Journal
Whitby tips, seasonal posts, and life in a Henrietta Street cottage.
Whitby Goth Weekend 2026: dates, what to expect, where to stay
25 April 2026 · 1 min read
When Goth Weekend happens in 2026, what the town actually looks like, and how to make the most of it from Fossil Cottage.
A weekend in Whitby: itinerary from a local cottage owner
20 April 2026 · 1 min read
Friday-evening-to-Sunday-afternoon Whitby, the way we'd plan it for a friend visiting for the first time.
Fossil hunting in Whitby: a beginner's guide to Henrietta Street and beyond
15 April 2026 · 1 min read
Where to look, when to go, and what you might find on Whitby's Jurassic coast.
Why we bought a cottage on Henrietta Street
10 April 2026 · 1 min read
The story behind Fossil Cottage — how we ended up with a holiday let on one of Whitby's most characterful streets.