YHA Whitby
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Free parking on premises
Whitby Abbey
Overview
See the splendour of our next door attraction! Discover its history, hear voices from the past on the audio guide and catch unique events
What makes it special
- Inspiration for Bram Stoker's gothic tale of 'Dracula'
Hostels nearby
YHA Boggle Hole
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Garden/grounds
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Classroom(s)
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Beach view
Other things to do nearby
Stargazing in Yorkshire
Stargazing – a simple yet intriguing and inspiring evening activity. The hope that a shooting star might pass, or that there will be a full moon, or seeing who can spot the biggest star – there’s so...
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
The museum is in a 17th century house on Whitby's harbour where Captain Cook trained as a seaman, leading to his epic voyages of discovery. Visit the Museum website
Whitby
Whitby is a lovely, seaside town dominated by the abbey ruins high on the hill. 199 steps lead to the churchyard that inspired Bram Stoker to write 'Dracula'.
Walking and rambling around Boggle Hole
If you're planning on staying at YHA Boggle Hole, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the...
Dracula Experience
A unique tour through the Dracula story and the connection to Whitby. Using animation, special effects and live actors. Visit the website
Walking and rambling in Whitby
If you're planning on staying at YHA Whitby, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area...
Cycling in Whitby
The Cinder Track between Whitby and Scarborough is part of Route 1 of the National Cycle network, offering 21 miles of off-road cycling with the opportunity to take slight detours and visit the quiet...
Watersports in Whitby
Whitby Surf School located on West Cliff Beach is an ideal place to surf and SUP as the shallow gradient sandy beach offers plenty of space and waves. Lessons designed to build confidence, technique...
Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood's Bay is a picturesque old fishing village with delightful streets and old fisher-folk running cafés. The village is rife with tall tales of old smugglers. It is a fantastic place for the...
Wild Swimming at Boggle Hole
Noted as a great place to swim in the Wild Swimming book. The sea at Boggle Hole is exhilarating, and perishing, all at once.
Rock pooling and fossil hunting
Try rock pooling, fossil hunting and playing on the beach making sandcastles, all a stone's throw from the hostel.
Watersports in Boggle Hole
Step out of your room and into the sea and more importantly, you can then step out of the sea into a lovely hot shower!
Sea Fishing at Boggle Hole
Cast from the window of your room (almost!) and spend the whole day staring wistfully out to sea.
Mountain biking around Boggle Hole
The disused railway line (National cycle route 1 - North Sea trail) offers easy, family friendly and car free cycling, all within 10 minutes of the hostel.
Cycling around Boggle Hole
Take a leisurely cycle along the National Cycle Route 1 or the North Sea trail which starts 10 minutes away from the hostel.
North York Moors Steam Railway in Helmsley
The NYMR is the nation’s premiere heritage railway running for 24 miles through the North York Moors National Park between Pickering and Whitby, with a full calendar of special events, including the...