About Whitby in North Yorkshire

Whitby is a town located on the east coast of North Yorkshire, England. The town is situated within the borough of Scarborough and forms part of the Whitby/Scarborough constituency. Whitby is 31 miles (50 km) north of Scarborough, and the two towns are served by the Whitby/Scarborough line of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Whitby is a fishing port and tourist destination, and was historically influenced by its proximity to the North Sea. The town's maritime heritage is celebrated through its association with the legend of Dracula and its connections with the whaling industry. The town's main industries are fishing, tourism and agriculture.

The town is home to Whitby Abbey, where Cistercian monks founded a monastery in 657 AD. The town's historic harbour dates back to the 12th century, and was once a major port for the transportation of coal and other goods. The town's economy was historically based on fishing, shipbuilding and whaling, but has diversified in recent years to include tourism and other service industries.

The town has a population of 13,213 (2011 census), and is located on the A171 road, approximately 40 miles (64 km) north of York.