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Popular Tourist Traps | Other Tourist Traps Tips | All Tips (15) OK we all know that the English like to queue. But I don't quite understand the phenomenom here. The Magpie Cafe obviously has great Fish & Chips. But would you queue for an hour to have Fish & Chips when there is a hundred chippers in town? They can't be that special!
Eat two portions ;-)
There's lots of chippers in Whitby and I am sure they are not much worse.... and quicker! Leave a Comment
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Apparently a seaside town in England has to have all the tourist traps you can imagine - including a fortune teller.
As what the future will bring ... and laugh about it!
Instead of visiting the fortune teller you could also queue for fish and chips at the Magpie Cafe. I can tell you the near future already: You will have to wait for hours ;-) Leave a Comment
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If "good luck" is necessary to eat in this Chinese restaurant near the bridge I'd give it a miss I think ;-)
Keep your fingers crossed!
The chipper that serves fried Mars bars instead of fortune cookies is just across the street ;-) Leave a Comment
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The car parks in whitby can be very expensive - there is more parking (from my knowledge) on the west cliff of whitby - the one of the other side to the abbey and the walk still has steps down into the town - via the whale bones but there are alot less steps than from the abbey.
However.... to avoid having a problem with the expensive parking its worth knowing that parking on the roads is free.
Parking on the roads in the West Cliff in whitby is free and many dont realise this, there are spots which are marked from disabled people or coaches. Its all parallel parking in marked areas along the roadside if your lucky to get a space its well worth doing. Be careful to read any signs in the area where you park but most of the area is free parking and unlimited time, if there are plenty of cars nearby this is a good sign. Leave a Comment
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Ok, I didn't venture into this kiosk to have my fortune read- I know some believe, but afraid I'm very cynical.
I have visited fortune tellers twice before, after being egged on by friends- and yes, It was predicted that I would travel!- how else would I get to work?, Hmm perhaps that bit did come true though! I would meet someone older than me, taller than me, and in a better position than me- ( at the time I was 18, 1.57 m high (still am) and I was a student Nurse- Hmm what are the odds of THAT happening?)
I have to admit these readings weren't at this particular venue, and Lee Ester Alita Lee-(blimey!) might have 'The Gift'
but- don't be swayed by the celebrity endorsements displayed on the outer walls- they're 'celebs' from the 70's/ 80's anyway!
If it's raining , it might provide shelter for 30 mins or so - for a price!
Ok, take it as a bit of seaside fun! a giggle with your friends.
If you're worried about something, don't call here expecting to get the answer-
Enjoy Whitbys other attractions, save your money for something more enjoyable! Leave a Comment
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The open top tour gives you a birds eye view of Whitby as well and a history of the town. For this privelege it will cost adults £4 and children £3. The trip does take you around the areas of town accessible by bus but you will miss out on Grape Lane, Church Street and Sandgate.
Take you camera and sit on the top. Also make sure you have a waterproof in case it rains.
Whitby isn't a very big town and any reasonably fit person will be able to manage to walk around the town and see all of the sights. That way you can spend your hard earned cash on refreshments or souvenirs of your day. You will also see more of the town and won't miss out on the climb up the 199 steps to the Abbey. Leave a Comment
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This is an old fashioned museum with a bit of everything from Flints and finds from Whitby Abbey, Fossils, a pressed flower and stuffed animal collections, Captain Cook and Captain Scoresbys Collections, historical costumes, paintings ceramics and glass including items from forign parts, clocks and watches, jet jewellry and coins, toys and dolls, ships in bottles and lightbulbs and much more.
To get there from the Bus station or train station hear away from the sea along Bagdale then turn right up Chubb Hill and it's up the top on the right. If you don't fancy the walk hop on the tourist bus and ask for them to drop you off it's on the route.
Open throughout the year except for Christmas and New Year Holidays
Mondays Closed all day except Bank Holiday & Half-Term Holidays when open 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Tuesday - Sunday 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Last admission at 4.00 pm
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Whitby and Staithes (and posssibly runswick bay) have lifeboat museums and shops. These are worht a small visit and popping in to see the lifeboats but dont be fooled into thinking that you can spend alot of time here. They are only small and there isnt much to see in them.
It is worth a visit or a drop in but dont expect it to be a large Leave a Comment
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If you take the road up the Khyber Pass from the lifeboat house, you head up to west cliff. It is from Westcliff Bram Stoker recieved his inspiration for the discriptions of Whitby in Dracular. From here you can see the cliffs near where the Russian schooner "Demeter" comes ashore, and the Abbey and St. Mary's churchyard where Dracula attacks Lucy.
Opposite the Royal hotel on East Terrace is the whale bone arch and the Bronze statue of Captain Cook, with amazing views over the harbour to the Abbey and St Marys Church. If you turn along North Terrace you have lovely view of the coast on your right and further up on the left is Royal Crescent where there is a lovely garden.
Best of all this is all free
If you have kids there is the out door pool on North Terrace
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This is the church up on the hill next to the Abbey, and can be seen on the skyline from the other side of Whitby. It's free to get in although they do request a donation to help with the upkeep of the church and if you do and are a UK taxpayer please use one of the envelopes so they can reclaime the tax you payed on the donation. You can get their either up the 199 Abbey steps or if you take a trip on one of the tourist buses. The church was built at many times Has a norman tower, an 18th century interior which was the work of the ocal shipwrights and now forms the shape of a cross. Some of the box pews are still owned and used by local families.
What ever you do do not ask about dracularthey get really upset and you will get a lecture on fictional charactors
Even if you are not interested in churches if you visit the abbey it's worth looking round
Try looking in the graveyard for the pirates graves there are a few
Look at the view over whitby and the coast ftom the grave yard
Buy a box from the church enterance the contents is a supprise and was recomended by the Guide on the Bus.
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