St Mary's Church

St Mary’s Church in Whitby is such a beautiful and unique place. The church itself is full of history and character, and walking around you can really feel the special atmosphere. The view from here is absolutely breathtaking you can see the sea and the whole town below. Even the cemetery feels peaceful and calm, and I honestly think anyone resting here must be in peace with such a beautiful view of the ocean. A truly special spot that I will always remember.

This church and its cemetery is a must see. Lovely views from at the top too. Free to enter. A lot of history and the souvenirs are very reasonable, get your stairs badge here! Also grab a bottle of water from inside after doing the stairs! (There is a bus that goes to the Abbey if you can’t do the stairs) The staff we met were very friendly and had some great stories to tell. There is nothing Dracula related here!

A really interesting place to walk to and visit. The grave yard is spooky with a few famous graves worthy of note. People associate a couple of graves with Dracula too, look out for grave stoves with skull and crossbones on them. The church also offers great views of the harbour and Whitby though it can be a little windy at times. Keep hold of your hat.

If you’re in history then its a place to visit. Its not only a church but has long history. It was founded in 1110. Beautiful location at the top of 199 steps where you can have most of the Whitby view. Don’t forget to enjoy sunset which could blow your mind. If you walk around, you’ll be amazed at how badly tombstones were worn with the Weather. I noticed plenty of dates say 19th century. Worth a visit.

I think this may be the oddest church I've visited, not that this should put you off. I wouldn't know where to start if I had to describe the interior,so I'm not even going to try. You will just have to visit yourself. If you're lucky the two lovely ladies that were there on the day we visited will be there for you to have a chat with. The churchyard is lovely, and the setting is stunning. Combined with a visit to the abbey, it's worth everyone of the 199 steps from the harbour.

One of my favourite churches in the area, St Mary's Church in Whitby is a peaceful, poignant place to visit if you're in Whitby. Its links to maritime history are many and parts of it dates back to the 1100s, which boggles my brain! Some of the pews now contain exhibits and fascinating facts about the building. There is some incredible stained glass and an impressive pulpit! The building is also Grade 1 Listed. Worth the hike up the 199 Steps to reach this incredible building, which also commands amazing views.

St Mary’s Church is a true gem. Built in the 12th century, it has a cozy yet quirky vibe, thanks to its rather unusual pew arrangement. The pews inside are positioned in a way that you might feel like you’re in a maze—each section has doors that once kept the chill out during long sermons. Back in the day, families would even reserve their own pews. Outside, the graveyard tells tales of Whitby’s seafaring past. Many of the tombstones bear inscriptions of sailors and shipwrecks, reminding visitors of the dangers of life at sea

There is a small church with free admission on the top of the mountain. Although the decoration inside is not luxurious, you can imagine the scene inside when the residents who lived here used to worship on weekdays.