Ruins · United Kingdom · England
Whitby Abbey
Ruined abbey on a clifftop, inspiration for Dracula.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Whitby Abbey matters
Whitby Abbey's ruins crown a cliff above the harbour. Climb the famous 199 steps from the town to reach them. Bram Stoker spent time in Whitby while writing Dracula, and the abbey features in the story.
Talking points
- Bram Stoker stayed in Whitby.
- Famous for its steps.
- Sea views from the cliff.
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