A seaside town along the North Yorkshire coast has been hailed as the UK's answer to the Cote D'Azur. Whitby , a seaside town, port and civil parish in North Yorkshire, is a firm favourite among those seeking a classic coastal retreat . In addition to its historic credentials it's close to the North York Moors National Park and overlooked by the abbey that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Other major landmarks include a swing bridge which crosses the River Esk and the harbour. The town's maritime heritage gets a nod with statues of countless seafaring heroes dotted around, including one of explorer Captain Cook and the whaler and scientist William Scoresby. In a recent YouGov survey, Whitby was ranked seventh on the list of the UK's top holiday entertainment destinations.
The survey looked at the pubs, restaurants, museums, parks, zoos, aquariums, water and amusement parks, arcades, beaches and hotel prices. It also ranked Google searches, average temperatures, average rainfall and local train stations. With a number of top-rated eateries , including popular coffee shops and restaurants with stunning sea views, it's the perfect place to stop off for a bite.
There are three five-rated restaurants on TripAdvisor within the confines of the town. The first is Lush Coffee on Silver Street, voted the site's Traveller's Choice for 2023. With a guaranteed "warm welcome", the shop offers freshly brewed coffee, Yorkshire Tea, full English breakfasts, hot and cold sandwiches, toasties, b.