Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 55
Whitby Abbey (11 min)
Perched on a clifftop overlooking the town, these ruins were home to the first known English poet. Yorkshire Coast (21 min)
Varied coastline with historical remains and wildlife sanctuary plus walking trails with sea views. SEA LIFE Scarborough (28 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Whitby Beach (16 min)
Huge, family-friendly expanse with summer donkey rides, fish & chips, beach huts & lighthouse views. Dalby Forest (40 min)
8,000+ acres of forest with trails for hiking & mountain biking & a visitors' center with a cafe. Alpamare UK (28 min)
This waterpark boasts 4 slides, a wave pool and an eatery, plus a spa with a sauna and steam. 199 Steps (12 min)
A climb up these 199 stone steps offers sweeping views of the harbour & town of Whitby. North Yorkshire Moors Railway (31 min)
This classic, 18-mi. steam railroad started in 1836 provides scenic rides through a national park. Pannett Park (13 min)
Public green space with a local history museum, plus an elegant sunken pond & themed gardens. Church of St Mary (12 min)
Historic 12th-century church boasting panoramic views & a cemetery referenced in the novel Dracula. Scarborough Castle (32 min)
Medieval castle on site of ancient stronghold with coastal views, expansive grounds and live events. Peasholm Park (29 min)
Landscaped park with gardens around a lake, with Japanese statues, pagoda and replica boat battles. Runswick Bay (31 min)
Sheltered bay with a sandy beach backed by red-roofed cottages, popular for walking & fossil hunts. Whitby Museum (13 min)
Eclectic local-history museum showcasing everything from fossils & taxidermy to ship models & a jet. Captain Cook Memorial Museum (13 min)
Historical and ethnographic exhibition on Cook's life and his voyages to the South Pacific. | 
