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Whitby Goth Weekend
Whitby
A gothic festival in the town that inspired Dracula. It usually runs twice a year, in late spring and around Halloween, with live music, a big alternative market and lots of costumes across the town.
Where to stay
- West CliffHotels and guest houses above the harbour
- East Side / old townCobbled streets below the Abbey, few rooms
- Sandsend / Robin Hood's BayQuieter coastal villages nearby
- ScarboroughMuch more choice, about 40 minutes away
Getting there
- Whitby station: trains from Middlesbrough on the Esk Valley line, and steam trains from Pickering on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
- Coastliner and Arriva buses from York and Scarborough
- Pay-and-display car parks on the West Cliff and at Endeavour Wharf fill up early
TipRooms in Whitby sell out months ahead for both weekends. Book a cancellable room as soon as the dates are announced, or stay in Scarborough.
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.