Whitby, A perfect backdrop for a stunning wedding
Whitby is a picturesque seaside town in North Yorkshire and is the perfect setting for weddings by the coast. With its blue flag sandy beaches, fishing port history and small town charm Whitby is referred to as ‘the jewel of Yorkshire’.
Noted landmarks include the Whale Bones,199 steps leading up to St Mary’s church and Whitby Abbey. The iconic Whitby Abbey is perched upon the abbey headland overlooking the piers and the harbour; Whitby is a small town steeped in history and charm.
Iconic scenery and history
With so much iconic scenery and history, Whitby has become a popular place to have a wedding, renewal of vows or a handfasting ceremony. Whitby’s impressive, identifiable and romantic scenery makes the perfect backdrop for memorable and stunning wedding photographs and images.
A range of local suppliers including reputable jewellers who can make your bespoke Whitby Jet wedding rings can make your wedding day and your honeymoon time in Whitby truly memorable.
Accommodation, pubs, bars and an array of different places to eat are on hand to aid your celebration. Whitby is an interesting town which continues to beckon visitors here time after time.
Whitby has many venues available to those who choose to hold a Celebrant led wedding, renewal of vows or other ceremonies here. From intimate venues, to bigger ballrooms; to quirky ones including Alice in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll’s favoured Yorkshire residence La Rosa Hotel, to the HMS Bark Endeavour.
For more information on having a wedding, handfasting, renewal of vows or other ceremonies in Whitby, please contact us for more information.
Whitby events
As well as gothic visitors, and holiday makers, Whitby also hosts a twice a year Steampunk event, a weekend of Northern Soul and a week long folk festival and a summer regatta. It is also the home of Whitby Krampus Run, the first costumed street performance in the UK bringing local and European folklore together.
Whitby is a small town with a big appeal to many, including those who choose to hold weddings in Whitby. With many guest houses, B&B’s, self catering accommodation, excellent restaurants catering for all, Whitby has much more to offer than just our famous fish and chips.
Vikings, Whitby jet and the historic Abbey
Famous for many things including a Viking invasion, one of the oldest fishing industries in the county, the famous black gem Whitby Jet, the historic Whitby Abbey and the place Captain Cook worked, lived and set sail from. A 40% scale replica of Cook’s ship the HMS Bark Endeavour resides in Whitby harbour as a guest attraction.