Whitby is a seaside town on the Yorkshire Coast split by the river Esk. The ruins of Whitby Abbey are an important historic monument in the town. The Whitby Gothic Weekend is one of the most popular events paying tribute to the town's Gothic connections. It's a bi-annual festival with people from all over the country visiting Whitby to enjoy the live music, gothic-themed costumes, local markets, charity football matches and so much more. Visiting Whitby is super easy from Scarborough and can mak