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Whitby continues to be the most popular destination for UK holidaymakers. With its romantic ruins of Whitby Abbey, its picturesque harbour, and golden sandy beaches, it\u2019s the perfect place to visit year-round. Read our Whitby guide to learn everything you need to know about this coastal gem.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Whitby continues to be the most popular destination for UK holidaymakers. With its romantic ruins of Whitby Abbey, its picturesque harbour, and golden sandy beaches, it\u2019s the perfect place to visit year-round. Read our Whitby guide to learn everything you need to know about this coastal gem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":3388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1510","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","location-whitby"],"yoast_head":"\nGuide to Visiting Whitby | Yorkshire Coastal Cottages<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for what to do in Whitby on your Yorkshire holiday, we have the answers right here. 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