All Aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
We love the sounds and smells of a heritage steam locomotive! And in Whitby, with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway being close by, we are very lucky as we see and hear the steam trains regularly. Whitby is one of the country’s most popular staycation resorts and the sights and sounds of a steam train […]
Easter 2024 … It’s an Early One for the Riviera Guesthouse
Here at the Riviera Guesthouse, we LOVE Easter. Good Friday falls on 29th March, and Easter Day follows on Sunday 31st March 2024. This is also when the clocks go forward ready for British Summer Time on the 31st March. Yet you may be wondering why Easter’s dates alter each year? The dates can […]
Trip Advisor, Good Hotel and Hotel Social Awards
Trip Advisor, Good Hotel Award and Hotel Social … we couldn’t do it without you. The Riviera Guesthouse Whitby is so proud! If you follow us on our social media platforms, hopefully you’ll see our THANK YOU post. Thanks to our wonderful guests who take the time to write reviews and offer feedback about their […]
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. With the ocean on one […]
Christmas in Whitby and in the Riviera Guesthouse
Christmas just around the corner! Whitby is buzzing with seasonal events to get us into the jingle bell mood! While there’s lots happening in our lovely home town, things also reach a festive fever pitch here at the Riviera Guesthouse. Check out our events listings here! And there’s lots of free things to do too […]
A Famous Family From Whitby: The Scoresbys
Whitby has some famous people and families that have lived and worked in our beloved home town. Captain Cook, Bram Stoker, Dora Walker and Mary Linkskill are just four characters connected with the town. The Scoresby family include two famous captains who made the history books and whose efforts are still felt today. Both captains […]
Mission: Impossible and More – Our Film Guide to Yorkshire
Filming in Yorkshire! As the summer blockbusters pull in the cinema crowds, we are so proud of our Yorkshire film links. Barbie, Oppenheimer, Mission: Impossible and Indiana Jones are just the ticket for summer film enjoyment, particularly if the weather misbehaves! From Epics to Reboots Our county has seen lights, camera, action with global film […]
Whitby Harbour, Piers & Lighthouses – Our Guide
Our guide to Whitby harbour, piers and lighthouses. Our beloved hometown of Whitby on the Yorkshire Coast surrounds the harbour, piers and the mighty River Esk. Fishing, whaling, shipbuilding … the list goes on as to maritime trades connected with Whitby. Whitby Harbour today is still a busy port, offering a blend of shops, cafes, […]
Our Guide to Whitby Regatta, 12th, 13th and 14th August 2023
Whitby Regatta 12th, 13th and 14th August 2023 This year’s Whitby Regatta promises to be one of the best yet! From the Red Arrows to the Regatta Fun Run, this year’s line-up of family-friendly entertainment is fantastic. It makes up for the recent ‘missing years’ due to the Pandemic. The best way to tell you […]
Our Guide to the North York Moors National Park
Our Guide to The North York Moors National Park Covering 1,436 square kilometres, it was designated a National Park in 1952. This year’s National Park theme is the Year of the Coast, which is handy as we’re based in Whitby! It covers a vast area and many different and varied terrains. Key locations include Staithes, […]