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Wheelchair-Accessible Things to Do in Whitby
Everyone deserves a great day out. The attractions on this page offer wheelchair access in Whitby — with distances, accessibility notes where available, and reviews from other visitors.
Aquariums
15.2 mi from Whitby
SEA LIFE Scarborough
SEA LIFE Scarborough is an indoor and outdoor aquarium where you can get close to more than 2500 creatures. Highlights include a walk-through Humboldt penguin colony on Penguin Isl...
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Museums & Galleries
0.2 mi from Whitby
Cholmley House
Abbey House is a historic building in Whitby, a town in North Yorkshire, England. — Wikipedia
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16.7 mi from Whitby
Rotunda Museum
The Rotunda Museum is a historic, purpose-built museum on the Yorkshire coast, exploring coastal heritage and geology. Inside its Georgian gallery you'll find a frieze depicting lo...
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20.5 mi from Whitby
The Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport Museum
The Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport Museum brings together vintage cars, steam engines, fairground rides and mechanical organs, including a mighty Wurlitzer Organ i...
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25.4 mi from Whitby
Norton and Malton Heritage Centre
The Malton and Norton Heritage Centre is home to the Woodhams Stone Collection, a volunteer-run local history archive covering the market towns of Malton and Norton from 1900 to 19...
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25.7 mi from Whitby
Rievaulx Abbey Museum
Rievaulx Abbey Museum sits within the wider Rievaulx Abbey site in North Yorkshire, where you can explore nearly 1,000 years of history among tranquil ruins in the River Rye valley...
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27.6 mi from Whitby
Museum of Hartlepool
The Museum of Hartlepool opened in 1996 and is located within the attraction Hartlepool's Maritime Experience. It houses the collections once on display in the Gray Art Gallery and... — Wikipedia
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Zoos & Wildlife
24.6 mi from Whitby
Newham Grange Leisure Farm
Newham Grange Leisure Farm is a family-friendly animal petting farm in County Durham, with hands-on animal care sessions in the Discovery Barn, a woodland walk, maze, and multiple...
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Where to stay near Whitby
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
More around Whitby
Itineraries
- A weekend in Yorkshire: an accessible itinerary · 2 days
- A weekend in Yorkshire with the kids · 2 days
- A weekend in Yorkshire · 2 days
Haunted Britain
Worth knowing before you go
Accessibility varies in the detail — surfaces, accessible toilets, parking distance. Attraction pages show accessibility notes where provided; phoning ahead for specifics is always worthwhile, and attraction owners can claim their listing to keep this information accurate.
See the full things to do in Whitby guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
How reliable is the accessibility information?
Access facilities are based on each attraction's own data, and verified owners can keep their notes up to date. For specific needs — accessible toilets, surface types, hoists — we recommend confirming with the attraction directly before your visit.
What else is there to do in Whitby?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Cholmley House and Marine Discovery Centre — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Whitby.