North York Moors National Park 2026 Events

North York Moors

Riviera Guesthouse and the North York Moors National Park Our family-run independent guesthouse in the heart of Whitby is just a few miles from the North York Moors National Park. This popular national park includes stunning scenery: from forest to clifftop walks to quaint villages and market towns. In 2026, why not enjoy what our […]

Riviera Guesthouse Guide to Whitby Goth Weekend ®

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Goes Gothic! Here is the Riviera Guesthouse guide to getting the most out of the Whitby Goth Weekend ® experience. The Spring 2026 event takes place Thursday 30th April, Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2026. Details correct at time of posting, so please check dates and timings before you book/travel. What […]

Whitby and the King Charles III England Coast Path

Cleveland way

Riviera Guesthouse and Long Distance Walking Trails Here at the Riviera Guesthouse, we have many lovely walks on the doorstep. And with the King Charles III England Coast Path now officially open, there’s never been a better time to dig out the walking attire! Our ‘part’ of this 2,700 miles long distance route is in […]

Riviera Guesthouse – Guide to Parking in Whitby

Parking

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 […]

Our Guide to Whitby’s Historic Streets 2026

Pavilion

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

Breakfast

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 […]

Riviera Guesthouse and Which? Cheapest Weekend Breaks

Beach

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

Dramatic scenery

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 Guide to 2026 Events in & around Whitby

fireworks

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

Whitby 2024

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 […]