Whitby

Whitby is a northern England coastal resort. It is located 47 miles from York, at the mouth of the River Esk. Students enrolled in English school in Whitby might enjoy a visit to the Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery. The Whitby Museum was founded in 1823. It contains a variety of...

Whitby is a northern England coastal resort. It is located 47 miles from York, at the mouth of the River Esk. Students enrolled in English school in Whitby might enjoy a visit to the Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery. The Whitby Museum was founded in 1823. It contains a variety of interesting collections on topics like natural history, ceramics and paintings. Visitors also have access to a library and archives with lots of information about Whitby’s history. The Captain Cook Memorial Museum is another great stop. Captain Cook trained as a seaman in Whitby prior to his epic voyages, so it is only fitting that the museum honoring him is located here. In West Cliff, visitors can see a statue of Captain Cook near the famous whale bone arch that was built to commemorate the whaling industry which used to be a large part of the local economy. Students taking English courses in Whitby will be entranced by this beautiful sea port. Visit the countryside of the North York Moors National Park. Use the bus or train services to explore the Park and take in the beautiful scenery. Be sure to visit some of the local cafes to experience the local cuisine. Try traditional Yorkshire breakfasts or fresh Whitby Crab Salad at The Grapevine. Whitby is home to a variety of festivals. The Whitby Regatta is held each year in August. This competition between three rival rowing clubs also includes a fair, police demonstrations and fireworks. Another local festival is Whitby Folk Week, which includes seven days of dancing in the streets and over 600 different events in various venues.