The Riviera Guesthouse Guide to the Festive Season 2026
Here’s our guide to the festive season 2026! It’s no secret that Christmas and the festive build-up is one of our favourite times of year here at the Riviera Guesthouse, Whitby! This year, the build-up to Christmas 2026 is one of the best yet! Book your stay with us today Here at the Riviera […]
Riviera Guesthouse Guide to Half Term and Halloween 2026
The Riviera Guesthouse Guide to Half Term and Halloween 2026 Whitby is festooned with fearsome Halloween folktales of ghosts, ghoulies and has connections with the most famous vampire in the world. Here is our Riviera Guesthouse guide to Halloween and Half Term 2026 Be sure to book your stay today! North Yorkshire Moors Railway […]
Heritage Open Days in Whitby September 2026
Heritage Open Days, Whitby September 2026 September is not only the start of a new academic year, it’s also the month of Heritage Open Days in Whitby! Heritage Open Days are England’s largest festival of history and culture. These annual dates offer a chance for history and heritage lovers to see ‘behind the scenes’ […]
Riviera Guesthouse Here Comes The Summer 2026
Riviera Guesthouse Here Comes Summer! Our family-run guesthouse is in the heart of Whitby, and with two school-aged children to entertain, we understand how stressful the summer holidays can be! Being in such a fabulous place on the Yorkshire Coast, Whitby offers a real mix of events and places to visit in 2026. Book […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 …