Riviera Guesthouse – Our Guide to Robin Hood’s Bay
Robin Hood’s Bay … One of Our Favourite Places! One of our favourite places to visit is Robin Hood’s Bay, just a few miles south of Whitby. We love the stunning views, the narrow, cobbled streets, the clutch of independent businesses and of course the history of this fishing village. We’ve used few photos of […]
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
Thank you to our wonderful guests and reviewers! We’re a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Winner 2024! And we are so blessed as we are in the top 10% worldwide … we are DELIGHTED! It really is such an honour and we couldn’t do it without our amazing guests. From new ones to those […]
Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary and the Riviera Guesthouse
Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary Celebrates 15 Years! Being located on the coast and with the moors just a short distance away, wildlife abounds here in Whitby. From dolphins, whales and seals to foxes, birds of prey and more, each day is different in the natural world. With all these amazing creatures in the beautiful seascapes […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]