Riviera Guesthouse Guide: Whitby Fish & Ships Festival 2025
Whitby Fish and Ships Festival 17th and 18th May 2025 We love the fact that Whitby hosts lots of local events throughout the year, and one our favourites is the Fish and Ships Festival! This annual event takes place on 17th and 18th May in 2025. And what’s more, it’s FREE to enter! The event […]
Riviera Guesthouse and the ‘Witch Bottle’
Our Chimney Stack Finds! As you know, here at the Riviera Guesthouse, Whitby, we’ve been hard at work renovating the property ready for re-opening in April 2025. We’ve been covered in dust, plaster, smudged in paint, lugged furniture about, put up stud walls, and punched holes into walls. Obviously the latter was for the purposes […]
Football Crazy, Football Mad at the Riviera Guesthouse
Here at the Riviera Guesthouse, we follow ‘the Beautiful Game’ by way of grassroots football. This is such an important part of our local community. Blog by Emma Khan And, let’s face it, many of the world’s top players start their journey by kicking a ball about at junior clubs. So, it goes without […]
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 […]
Whitby Whalebone Arch and Scrimshaw Art
Whitby Landmarks Think of Whitby and you probably think of three landmarks: the Captain Cook Memorial, Whitby Abbey and the Whalebone Arch. Here at the Riviera Guesthouse, we are close to all these landmarks. The one we are asked about most is the Whalebone Arch. If you want to see the Whalebone Arch, book your […]
Our Guide to Local Food and Drink Producers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]