Naturally formed by the estuary of the River Esk, Whitby Harbour was the main source of income for the residents of Whitby for centuries. From traditional fishing to whaling, shipbuilding, and alum export, Whitby Harbour was the base for it all!

Originally known as the only viable ‘road’ into the town, Whitby Harbour was used as early as the 1300s by merchants from Northern Europe to trade goods with the wealthy Abbey. The wine was by far the most common import to the harbour whilst salt herring was the most common export. Today Whitby Harbour is a wonderful place to wander, shop, eat, drink and catch a boat trip