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World Dracula Day 2017

Celebrate World Dracula Day with a trip to Whitby

Today, Friday 26th May, is officially World Dracula Day, the annual celebration of all things Dracula. Why not celebrate by taking a trip to the Yorkshire town of Whitby…

The ruins of Whitby Abbey (picture courtesy of English Heritage photo library)

‘Time Travellers Go… Gruesome’ at Whitby Abbey

This half term explore the gruesome side of history with hands on activities and time travelling fun for children at Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire…

Dracula at Night © English Heritage

Vampires visit Whitby Abbey with a promenade performance of Dracula

Bram Stoker’s classic tale is brought to life at Whitby Abbey, revealing a remote castle, a shipwreck and vampires on 3rd November 2012…

The ruins of Whitby Abbey (picture courtesy of English Heritage photo library)

Gothic ghost tours at Whitby Abbey

Do you think you are brave, fearless and daring? Then join the Gothic ghost tour at Whitby Abbey and find out how brave you really are…

The ruins of Whitby Abbey (picture courtesy of English Heritage photo library)

Ghosts and ghouls at Whitby Abbey

Creepy crafts, ghost hunting and other spooky activities this Halloween at Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire…

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Gruesome fun at Whitby Abbey with Top of the Chops!

Gruesome Weekend & Time Travellers Go….Gruesome at Whitby Abbey on 13th & 14th August 2011…

Medieval Courtly Combat & Time Travellers Go…Medieval

Get medieval at Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire from 28th to 30th May 2011…

Whitby Abbey, Nights of Victorian Gothic

Days & Nights of Victorian Gothic

Days & Nights of Victorian Gothic runs from 28th to 30th October at Whitby Abbey with various events such as falconry, storytelling and vaudeville shows…

English Heritage - Time travellers go... Pirate Academy - Summer activities for kids

Duelling pirates, cannons and smugglers at Whitby Abbey

A weekend packed full of pirates, smugglers, privateers and sea dogs at Whitby Abbey 28th – 30th August…

Easter fun at Whitby Abbey

When: 2nd – 5th April 2010, 10am-6pm Where: Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire £: 5.80  adults, 4.90 concessions, 2.90 children, 14.50 family and English Heritage members free. What is it? Easter family fun trail with a yummy prize at the end. More info: English Heritage

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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