The Old Reading Room
Whitby, Yorkshire
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.2 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.2 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Whitby: Excellent bathing water 0.4 mi · Environment Agency
The Old Reading Room is a cottage in Whitby that sleeps four, well suited to a small family or a couple of couples travelling together. It's within easy reach of a bus stop and the train station, and EV charging is available nearby too.
History and culture are close by, with the Marine Discovery Centre just 0.1 miles off, and Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery a short walk beyond that. When it's time to eat, The Golden Lion and Buck Inn are both just around the corner.
Whitby station is a mere 0.2 miles away, handy if you're arriving by train, and Whitby beach is 0.4 miles from the cottage, with excellent water quality for those who fancy a swim.
History and culture are close by, with the Marine Discovery Centre just 0.1 miles off, and Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery a short walk beyond that. When it's time to eat, The Golden Lion and Buck Inn are both just around the corner.
Whitby station is a mere 0.2 miles away, handy if you're arriving by train, and Whitby beach is 0.4 miles from the cottage, with excellent water quality for those who fancy a swim.
Facilities
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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Where you'll be
The Old Reading Room
Explore the area
Everything within reach of The Old Reading Room — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.2 mi
Whitby Museum
Whitby Museum is an independent museum founded in 1823, set in Pannett Park in Whitby, North Yorkshi...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.2 mi
Pannett Art Gallery
Art gallery and museum in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.2 mi
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
This small museum in Whitby tells the story of Captain Cook, housed in the 17th-century building whe...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.3 mi
Cholmley House
Abbey House is a historic building in Whitby, a town in North Yorkshire, England.
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.2 mi
Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Castle & Heritage · 0.4 mi
Whitby Abbey
Castle & Heritage · 3.6 mi
Old Mulgrave Castle
Castle & Heritage · 11.4 mi
Danby Castle
Stately Home & Palace · 13.6 mi
Hackness Hall
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Eat & drink local
The local legends within walking-ish distance
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