Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, Whitby’s Famous photographer
Whitby’s Famous Photographer – Frank Meadow Sutcliffe Whitby is such a picturesque town, and photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe captured its beauty in his photographic images. Francis (or Frank) Meadow Sutcliffe was an innovative photographic artist, capturing Whitby and Yorkshire Coast scenes in the 19th Century, some of which have become iconic. This year, 2023, marks […]
What To Do and See If You Visit Us in 2023
What To Do and See in 2023! A brand-new year is with us here at the Riviera Guesthouse, Whitby. Our beautiful seaside town on the North Yorkshire Coast is getting ready for another 12 months! o The year 2023 promises to be full of events, places to visit and hopefully lots of fun! The Riviera […]
The Run Up to Christmas Here at the Riviera Guesthouse
The Riviera Guesthouse and Christmas Events in Whitby Whitby is a magical place to be during the run up to Christmas! Festive preparations are always hectic, so why enjoy the chaos while staying on the Yorkshire Coast? Whitby is perched on the coastline of North Yorkshire, and is a great place to visit for […]
Our Year of Bling at the Riviera Guesthouse
Our Year of ‘Bling’ The Riviera Guesthouse has been fortunate with a number of awards and accolades ‘heading our way’! Our 2022 awards are also thanks to our lovely guests, too. Without boasting, here’s our bashful rundown of our proudest ‘bling’ moments of 2022. The Year 2022 How this year has flown! No sooner […]
Royalty and the Riviera Guesthouse, Whitby
Royalty Along the Yorkshire Coast Like many of us, here at the Riviera Guesthouse, we were saddened at the loss of Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022. This prompted us to think about Whitby and the Yorkshire Coast’s many Royal connections and regal visits in the past. We’ve also unearthed some more light hearted facts, […]
Be Inspired by the Staithes Art Group of Artists
The Staithes Art Group – A Village which Inspired Great Artists! Just a few miles up the road, you can explore the beautiful fishing village of Staithes. Also famous for its Captain Cook connections, this dramatic fishing location hugs the Yorkshire Coast with its sheer cliffs and steep paths. Between the years of 1894 and 1909, around […]
Our Guide to Whitby Regatta 13th, 14th and 15th August 2022
Whitby Regatta 2022 – Our Guide! Whitby Regatta takes place on Saturday 13th Sunday 14th and Monday 15th August 2022. This event is one of THE busiest and most iconic ones for the town. The whole of Whitby buzzes with excitement when this seafaring spectacular ‘sets sail!’ How Old Is Whitby Regatta? It is thought it […]
Our Top Museum Experiences in North Yorkshire!
Museums on the Yorkshire Coast – Offering the Best Experiences! Here at the Riviera Guesthouse, our hometown of Whitby has great beaches, walks and independent shops. But what do you do a rainy day? Visit an indoor attraction of course! The Yorkshire Coast and Moors boasts some of the best museums around. Here’s our list […]
Whitby’s Royal Connections This Platinum Jubilee
Riviera Guesthouse and Royal Whitby We are preparing to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Here at the Riviera Guesthouse, which is just around the corner from the aptly-named Royal Crescent, we thought we’d have a look at our town’s regal connections! What is the Jubilee? The Jubilee, this time a Platinum […]
‘Dracula’ World Record Attempt in Whitby
World Record Attempt in Whitby Did you know that on 26th May 1897, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was first published? To mark this special 125th anniversary, Whitby is getting into world record ‘mode’ at the iconic Whitby Abbey. Stoker 125 Event Whitby Abbey is to host the Guinness World Record ™ attempt on the evening […]
