Whitby is one of my favourite places in the North East. Not only is it a beautiful little town, it is absolutely brimming with things to do. Recently my dad and I had a run out on a very sunny, yet windy, day and I was reminded of just how much I love this place (even in the not-so-warm weather).
Every street is jam packed with cafes and chip shops, old-fashioned sweetie stores and independent businesses, meaning Whitby is totally one of a kind in its shopping scene. One of the best things (for me, anyway) about visiting a new place is finding pretty trinkets to commemorate the visit, and Whitby is
not short of places to find these. Sea-shell shops line the coast and I remember being obsessed with collecting every rock and gem that I could get my hands on as a kid ... although sometimes sparkles still have that effect on me, even now.
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Cranberry Swamp cafe.
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As you can probably tell from my blog content, I am a
teensy bit of a tea lover. Discovering a new place to have a good old slice of cake and a cuppa always makes my day. Cranberry Swamp, The Walrus & The Carpenter and Marie Antoinettes all make a cracking brew and are worth a trip if you're in the area.
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The Walrus & The Carpenter.
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Of course, I couldn't forget Whitby Abbey, The 199 steps and The Dracula Attraction - if you're looking for a lil' bit of culture. There is also Pannet Park, and my personal favourite - Doodle Pots - where you can paint your own pottery. I could go on. There is a never-ending list of things you could keep yourself busy with here.
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If you ever happen to find yourself in the North and stuck for plans I'd definitely recommend taking a quick trip here, even if it's just for a walk along the cobbled streets with an ice-cream. Hopefully, you'll find it quickly becomes one of your favourite spots, just like it is mine.
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