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Whitby Abbey

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Early English abbey ruins, the site of Count Dracula's (fictional) landing in England. More importantly, Whitby was the site of the 7th century synod of early bishops which established the supremacy of Roman Catholicism over the Celtic church in Britain.
Whitby, Yorkshire, England, YO22 4JT

About Whitby Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: on clifftop E of Whitby
Website: Whitby Abbey
Phone: 01947 603568
English Heritage
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: Site of the 7th century synod which effectively ended Celtic Christianity in the north of England
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Sandglass Cottage - 0.4 miles from Whitby Abbey Whitby, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £366

Hollybush Farm - 3.4 miles from Whitby Abbey Littlebeck, Yorkshire Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £350

Honeysuckle - 8.2 miles from Whitby Abbey Lealholm, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £355

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Nearest Hotels

The White Horse and Griffin - 0.1 miles from Whitby Abbey Whitby, Yorkshire Stay from: £100.00

The Europa - 0.4 miles from Whitby Abbey Whitby, Yorkshire Stay from: £58.00

Hillcrest Guesthouse - 0.6 miles from Whitby Abbey Whitby, Yorkshire Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Discovery Accomodation - 0.3 miles from Whitby Abbey Whitby, Yorkshire From: £65.00

The Corner Guest House - 0.3 miles from Whitby Abbey Whitby, Yorkshire From: £60.00

Sandpiper Guest House - 0.3 miles from Whitby Abbey Whitby, Yorkshire From: £71.00

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Whitby
Tourist Information Centre
Langborne Road
Whitby
Yorkshire
England
YO21 1YN
Tel: 01723 383637
Fax: 01947 606137
Email: whitbytic@scarborough.gov.uk
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