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, […]
A Walk Around Whitby – A Pedestrian’s Guide
Walk Around Whitby Take in Whitby’s Landmarks on Foot Whitby is a small town with a big heart! It is studded with well-known landmarks, most of which are reachable on foot. Surrounding the River Esk, Whitby is a town of two halves with iconic structures aplenty. The East and West Cliffs each have their own […]
Evie is Our New Puppy Here at the Riviera Guesthouse!
Welcome to Evie, Our New Puppy! Welcome, little Evie! Evie is a bundle of fluff, with coal-black eyes and a waggy tail. She is now part of ‘our gang’. Not Forgetting Nala If we rewind back to January, Riviera Guesthouse fans will know tragedy struck. Nala, our incredibly loyal four-legged companion, passed away. We were […]
Our Ultimate ‘Fish and Chips’ Guide to Whitby
Our Ultimate ‘Fish and Chips’ Guide to Whitby Here at the Riviera Guesthouse, one of our favourite ‘takeaway’ dishes is … fish and chips! And living in Whitby, we’re spoilt for choice if we want to indulge. The smell alone is hard to resist! Yet while we enjoy our tasty meal, we wonder … how […]
Whitby Shipwrecks and Lifeboats – A Short Guide
Whitby Lifeboats and Shipwrecks Our coastline can be treacherous and dangerous. It features numerous shipwrecks and incredible Royal National Lifeboat Institution rescues. This article will ‘skim the surface’ of the immense bravery and history of seafarers in Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay over the years. It will also tell you where you can spot a […]
Goodbye, Nala, Our Faithful Four-Legged Friend
Goodbye, Nala Difficult though it is to write this blog post, we as a family owe it to Nala, our gorgeous, loyal and lovable Cavapoo. Nala was the pooch-shaped being who brought her own type of love to our family. She very sadly passed away towards the end of January 2023, an event which left us devastated. Of […]
Yorkshire’s Beaches – Our Ultimate Guide!
Yorkshire’s Beaches … Our Ultimate Guide … The Yorkshire Coast includes some of the best beaches in the UK. Here is our ultimate guide to our local shores so you know where to go with your bucket and spade! As with ALL beaches, always, always check the tides, keep clear of under cliff areas (in […]
North York Moors National Park 70th Birthday!
Happy 70th Birthday, North York Moors! It would need a rather huge cake to take 70 candles! We are wishing the North York Moors National Park a very happy 70th birthday! The Park’s official birthday takes place on 28th November 2022. Whitby is very blessed by its location: stunning coastal vistas and surrounded by this […]
Ten Whitby Dinosaur and Fossil Facts
Ten Whitby Dinosaur and Fossil Facts Love dinosaurs and fossils? Here are ten dinosaur and fossil facts about Whitby you maybe didn’t know! Calling All Dinosaur and Fossil Fans! Love the film Jurassic Park? Do you have a dedicated dinosaur fan in your family? Is fossil hunting ‘your thing’? Then if you book your holiday in Whitby on […]
Whitby Walk With Heritage Sculpture Trail
Whitby Walk with Heritage Sculpture Trail Whether you’re a Whitby regular or new to the charms of our town, there is always something you can learn about its fascinating, robust and proud history. Whitby’s main industries have always been connected in some way to the sea. The Whitby Sculpture Trail is a fabulous way to […]