4* Penny Hedge, Whitby
from £133
Whitby, United Kingdom

4* Penny Hedge, Whitby

Transport + Accommodation
Created: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Ref ID: 58044975
price per person from
£151
Based on 2 adults and 1 child
Created: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

About the destination

Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port emerged during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets, and was where Captain Cook learned seamanship. Tourism started in Whitby during the Georgian period and developed with the arrival of the railway in 1839. Its attraction as a tourist destination is enhanced by the proximity of the high ground of the North York Moors national park and the heritage coastline and by association with the horror novel Dracula. Jet and alum were mined locally, and Whitby jet, which was mined by the Romans and Victorians, became fashionable during the 19th century. The earliest record of a permanent settlement is in 656, when as Streanæshealh it was the place where Oswy, the Christian king of Northumbria, founded the first abbey, under the abbess Hilda. The Synod of Whitby was held there in 664. In 867, the monastery was destroyed by Viking raiders. Another monastery was founded in 1078. It was in this period that the town gained its current name, Whitby (from "white settlement" in Old Norse). In the following centuries Whitby functioned as a fishing settlement until, in the 18th century, it developed as a port and centre for shipbuilding and whaling, the trade in locally mined alum, and the manufacture of Whitby jet jewellery. The abbey ruin at the top of the East Cliff is the town's oldest and most prominent landmark. Other significant features include the swing bridge, which crosses the River Esk and the harbour, which is sheltered by the grade II listed East and West piers. The town's maritime heritage is commemorated by statues of Captain Cook and William Scoresby, as well as the whalebone arch that sits at the top of the West Cliff. The town also has a strong literary tradition and has featured in literary works, television and cinema, most famously in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. While Whitby's cultural and historical heritage contribute to the local economy, the town does suffer from the economic constraints of its remote location, ongoing changes in the fishing industry, relatively underdeveloped transport infrastructure, and limitations on available land and property. As a result, tourism and some forms of fishing remain the mainstay of its economy. It is the closest port to a proposed wind farm development in the North Sea, 47 miles (76 km) from York and 22 miles (35 km) from Middlesbrough. There are transport links to the rest of North Yorkshire and North East England, primarily through national rail links to Middlesbrough and road links to Teesside, via both the A171 and A174, and Scarborough by the former. As at 2011, the town had a population of 13,213..
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25 Aug
Departure transport
Departure
Grand Central Railway
Northern Railway
Multiple transports
12:52
York (RE_GByork)
2h 40m
15:32
Ruswarp (RE_GBruswarp)
STANDARD
STANDARD Standard (Semi Flex)
25 Aug
Accommodation
3 Nights
Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns
8.5
Very good
2784
Whitby - At 1.5 km from the centreROOM ONLYStainsacre Lane, Whitby YO22 4NL
Family Room (1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed)
With a stay at Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns in Whitby, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Harbour. This inn is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Whitby Beach and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Robin Hood's Bay Beach.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

At Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
28 Aug
Return transport
Return
Northern Railway
Transpennine Express
Multiple transports
16:06
Ruswarp (RE_GBruswarp)
2h 55m
19:01
York (RE_GByork)
STANDARD
STANDARD Standard (Semi Flex)
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Based on 2 adults and 1 child

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