Location

Whitby

The Whitby Art House is based in a victorian house in the heart of Whitby.

Whitby is famous for it’s beauty and heritage. Steeped history, nature and folklore, making it a unique place to visit.
Nature lovers are spoilt for choice with Whitby’s jurassic coast for fossil hunts, mudlarking and even dolphin and whale spotting. Ancient woodlands and moors to explore
Whitby’s history can be seen throughout the town making it an interesting and beautiful place to visit. The historic landmark Whitby Abbey, that towers over the town from the cliff-tops above is famous for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Whitby Abbey has become the landmark that has made Whitby renowned for its Gothic culture. inspired by the dramatic Abbey ruins and neighbouring St Mary’s Church, the perfect location to write such a thrilling tale.
You may also come across the statue of Captain Cook, the monument that represents the famous James Cook who served his apprenticeship in the 17th century house on Grape Lane, which today can be visited as the ‘Captain Cook Memorial Museum’.

You may also like to seek out the famous Whitby Jet and learn more about this fascinating gemstone and how it came to be at the Museum of Whitby Jet.
To learn more about Whitby’s history and heritage, take a trip to the wonderful Whitby Museum and see the displays of art in Pannett Art Gallery, where throughout the year various exhibitions are held. With Pannett Parks beautiful tranquil gardens
Whitby's maritime heritage, can be explored by a visit tp Learn about the famous explorer Captain Cook at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum where you can learn more about his life and voyages.
You can also embark upon a replica of his ship the HM Endeavour at the Endeavour Experience in the towns harbour.
Whitby is also famous for it’s boat building industry. During your stay, you may come across Parkol Marine Engineering one of the leading boat builders in the UK. This town also has a rich fishing history and to this day provides a great source of local produce! To learn more about Whitby's maritime heritage, May holds an annual Fish and Ships Festival in Whitby