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 […]
Christmas in Whitby and at the Riviera Guesthouse 2024
Whitby is festooned with festive events this Christmas season! Our home town is a fantastic place to visit any time of year, yet Christmas is the star of show for both the town and the Riviera Guesthouse team. We have a handy What’s On Guide gives you a great outline of festive events. Some Festive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some of Our Favourite Things at the Riviera Guesthouse
We are so lucky to live and work in Whitby here on the North Yorkshire Coast. This bustling resort with its year-round appeal is home to the mighty River Esk and the busy Harbour. We have the often-packed town centre, and a thriving events calendar. The town is famously connected to Whitby Abbey, Dracula, and […]
What are the Ten Best Places to Visit in Whitby?
A recent report has announced that Whitby is the staycation capital of the North! Here at the Riviera, we have always known Whitby is one of the nicest towns in Yorkshire to visit. Here we reveal our ten best places …
Lots of Places to Visit Around the Whitby Area.
Places to Visit Around Whitby As much as we love our hometown of Whitby, we also know there’s lots of fabulous places to visit nearby! In fact, you probably can’t get around them all in one visit … you’ll just have to come back for a return stay soon. In no particular order, we’ve listed […]
Top 10 Things To Do In Whitby.
Top Ten Things to do in Whitby! When a place boasts such a rich history, you can be sure to find many fascinating sights and revel in stories of old. Whitby is a town with a rich history and the inspiration for a wondrous tale or two… Bram Stoker’s Dracula who came ashore at Whitby […]
Book Direct With Riviera Guesthouse and Save Money.
Looking for a Getaway at a Great Price? The best way to do this is to book with us direct! We all see the flashy advertising for OTAs – that’s online travel agents to you and me! People are very internet savvy nowadays and are always looking for ‘the cheapest deal’ and tend to think […]