We've been wanting to visit Whitby for ages. It's one of the main reasons why we ended up touring this part of the UK when we decided to stay closer to home this summer. I'm very pleased to report that it didn't disappoint one little bit. Lots of people suggested that we should wild camp down in the harbour car parks, where many motorhomes stay, but with the girls on board we like the security of a campsite. So we booked into Broomfields Farm Campsite, which is part of the Camping and Caravan Club network. The car parks cost £9 for 24 hours, and this place is only £12 a night, so it made sense to book in and have access to water, electricity and a play park. We got a lovely welcome and found a nice quiet pitch with a sea view. I should mention that there is a water treatment plant, AKA a sewage works, nearby and there is occasionally a whiff, but it really didn't bother us at all. The sun was splitting the sky, so we wasted no time in heading into Whitby. It's an easy downhill walk into the harbour, where all the action is. Being Sunday, it was very busy but it added to the fun as we explored and looked around. I loved the quirky, twisting streets, the glimpses of the harbour down tiny lanes, the small independent shops and the occasional sighting of a pirate enjoying the sunshine. The girls couldn't believe their eyes! We had the obligatory fish and chips and scampi for dinner (an absolute must in this part of the world, just watch out for the gulls!) before heading home in the evening sunshine. Tommy was up bright and early the next morning so took his bike and camera out for a quick explore and returned with some lovely photos. He finds it much easier to take photos when he hasn't got us girls moaning beside him! By the time he returned, the girls and I were up and dressed so we were ready for another explore. There was holiday money to spend and lots of shops to check out. We also took a trip up the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey, which was free for us to visit as we're members of Historic Scotland. It's a pretty atmospheric place with amazing views and lots of Dracula references. After a picnic lunch, we explored the other side of the town, from the whale bones that overlook the town to the arcades down by the harbour. It's a town that has a lot of things going on and I can see why it's such a popular place to visit. We treated ourselves to a drink in the Angel Hotel, where the girls amused themselves taking photos that I was supposed to be sending to their grandparents. I think we'll need to try again! And soon our visit to Whitby was at an end. Just like Saltburn-by-the-Sea, we really enjoyed our stay so I know we'll be back again. I can't wait! We've had some great holidays in England over the years.
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