A Local Guide to Whitby

We live a few minutes from Fossil Cottage and have spent years finding the best of Whitby for our guests. These guides distil our local knowledge — what's worth the climb, where the locals eat, and what to bring on a low-tide fossil walk.

• Things to do

  Abbey, 199 steps, Captain Cook, Dracula trail.

• Fossil hunting

  Where, when, and how to find Whitby's ammonites and jet.

• Food & drink

  Best fish & chips, harbour pubs, and proper Yorkshire breakfasts.

• Dog-friendly

  Beaches, walks, and pubs that welcome four-legged guests.