Our Guide to Whitby’s Historic Streets 2026
Our Guide to Whitby’s Historic Streets Here at the Riviera Guesthouse in Whitby, we are thankful for living and working in such a fabulous place on the Yorkshire Coast. Whitby has a true sense of place. It has a long history, which is absorbed into the streets, architecture and landscape. The town is now a […]
Our Guide to Local Food and Drink Producers
Whitby on the Yorkshire Coast is a beautiful seaside town from which we run our family business. The sea, moors and huge northern skies inspire everyone, including local food and drink producers! From seafood to tasty snacks, the profile of Whitby’s regionally-created drinks and foodstuffs are the envy of the foodie community. Here we offer […]
The Riviera Guesthouse Guide to Easter Events 2026
Our family-run guesthouse, the Riviera, is always ‘egg-cited’ about Easter! The long Easter weekend this year begins Good Friday, (3rd April 2026) however there’s lots going on during the entire Easter break. Easter is a moveable feast, meaning it has different dates each year (next year, 2027, Easter falls in March!). Book Your Stay With […]
Riviera Guesthouse and Which? Cheapest Weekend Breaks
Is Whitby Offering the Cheapest Weekend Breaks? We spotted this article on our social media feeds Cheapest UK Cities for Weekend Break Whitby was identified as ‘best value seaside town’ and as our family-run Riviera guesthouse is in this glorious location, we were intrigued. It’s fair to say the article received mixed comments on social […]
Wuthering Heights and More – Our Film Guide to Yorkshire
Filming in Yorkshire! We are so proud of our Yorkshire film links. Our county continues to attract the film crews with a host of movies being filmed in Yorkshire. More and more films use the varied and dramatic Yorkshire countryside. From Epics to Reboots Our county has sees lights, camera, action with global film stars […]
Riviera Guesthouse – Guide to Parking in Whitby
Our Guide to Parking in Whitby Parking in Whitby The Riviera Guesthouse overlooks the stunning Yorkshire cliffs, coastline and North Sea in the lovely seaside town of Whitby. And therein lies the problem. With such a lovely town to visit, where do I park in Whitby, we hear you ask. We have the ocean on […]
Fabulous February – Riviera Guesthouse Guide
Fabulous Events in February 2026 Here at the Riviera Guesthouse in Whitby, we look forward to February! The long month of January is ‘done and dusted’ and the daylight hours are definitely getting longer. Snowdrops pop up and there’s always something to look forward to here on the Yorkshire Coast. Book your visit here. February […]
Riviera Guide to 2026 Events in & around Whitby
Whitby Events in 2026 Here at the Riviera Guesthouse, we’re already looking forward to 2026! We are based in Whitby, the stunning seaside town on the Yorkshire Coast. Book your break today! Our family-run, independent guesthouse is the perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy all the Whitby has to offer! Here is […]
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025
Here at the Riviera Guesthouse, we are proud to announce we’ve won a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025! This accolade recognises the fantastic reviews we’ve had, courtesy of our fabulous guests who stay with us. These guests also take the time to write their comments on the famous review platform: we are so grateful to […]
Our 20 Best Walks Whitby and Beyond for You to Try!
Walking is a great way help get fit, it can improve your sense of wellbeing and it is FREE! It just costs you some shoe leather, as the saying goes. We’ve chosen 20 of our favourite routes, suitable for a mix of abilities, from a gentle stroll to a sweat-inducing trek!