Whitby Abbey & the 199 Steps

Whitby, North Yorkshire

Gothic abbey ruins above the harbour that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula, reached by the 199 Steps from the old town.

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Mooch tip Try fish and chips at the harbour afterwards.

Visiting

Opening times: Seasonal; check English Heritage calendar
How long to allow: 2 hours
Best time to go: Goth Weekends (spring/autumn); sunset
Accessibility: Abbey site mostly level; steps optional via road

Getting there

Address: Abbey Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JT
Parking: Abbey headland car park (charged)
Nearest station: Whitby (15 min walk)
Other ways: NYMR or Esk Valley line

Places to stay near Whitby Abbey & the 199 Steps

YHA WhitbyWhitby · £ · 0.1 km away The Shepherds PurseWhitby · £££ · 0.3 km away Duke of York HotelWhitby · ££££ · 0.3 km away The Dolphin HotelWhitby · £££ · 0.3 km away Whitby Bridge Luxury ApartmentsWhitby · £££ · 0.3 km away White Horse & GriffinWhitby · £££ · 0.3 km away

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