Whitby

wonderful fish and chips

I love old fishing towns like Whitby, if in the area visit Robin Hoods Bay, really quaint.

I went to Whitby a few years ago for Whitby Gothic Weekend X. The small town was packed full of goths, and I spent a pleasant weekend wandering around the area (if you go, you simply MUST visit the abbey) and attending the WGWX festival. Good time, although I think it might be a little boring if you were there with nothing in particular to do.

I have been here many, many times since childhood and never tire of Whitby, it has a magical quality especially in mid-late autumn when the tourists have gone home.

A great place to kick back, chill out and do nothing for a couple of days – a personal bolt-hole! That’s not to say there’s nothing to do it Whitby, it remains a thriving commerical and tourist town, managing that balance in a way that would put other, larger attrations to shame.

Avoid middle of summer when its packed, try April-May or mid-September to early October (wrap up warm after late September).

My second home :-)

Wonderfull, especially in the winter

greatly enjoyed holiday here; lovely atmosphere, plenty of shops for retail therapy of all kinds and some superb eating places. Try Middle Earth Tavern for tasty meals at very reasonable prices, Alessi for Italian food (more pricey) and favourite Garriga’s (Spanish restaurant).

The most magical, special and individual place I’ve ever been. Fingers crossed that one day soon I’ll be calling this place home!