
Visit ruins and hear tales of myths and local events
Visit Whitby Abbey, a site with a long and diverse history located on a former fishing port. The abbey area includes the ruins atop the headland and spans heritage from an Anglo-Saxon monastery to medieval and Stuart eras. Learn about the history and tales of the area in the onsite museum, featuring items and narratives such as the story of St Hild, Viking events, the legend of the abbey bells, and its connection to the inspiration for _Dracula_.