Places worth the detour in Whitby
8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Whitby, United Kingdom, across 3 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (5). Best known: Whitby Abbey. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 8, ranked 8
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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3.Church of Saint Mary, Whitby
Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem
Grade I listed church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
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4.Captain Cook Museum Whitby
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Grade I listed historic house museum in Whitby, United Kingdom
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5.Whitby East Pier Lighthouse
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
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6.Whitby West Pier Lighthouse
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
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7.Whitby West Pier beacon
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse built 1914 in Whitby
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8.Whitby East Pier beacon
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse built 1914 in Whitby







