Writing Dracula: A Self-Guided Walk of Stoker's Whitby

Whitby‘s atmospheric cliffs and shadowy lanes provided the eerie inspiration for one of literature‘s most enduring monsters. On this atmospheric audio tour, you‘ll follow in the footsteps of Bram Stoker, exploring the very locations that sparked his imagination as he crafted Dracula during his 1890 visit to this coastal town. The self-guided tour begins at Number 6 Royal Crescent, where Stoker lodged during his fateful stay in Whitby. You‘ll stroll through the picturesque Royal Crescent gardens before making your way down to the seafront. As you walk alongside the crashing waves, across Whitby Bridge, and through narrow medieval passages, you‘ll discover how this seemingly serene fishing town with its melancholic air influenced Stoker‘s gothic masterpiece.

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   Whitby Pavilion

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   19th Century theatre and events venue overlooking the sea.

2. 2

   Whalebone Arch

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   The impressive Whale's jawbone brought back by Whalers and displayed. The view from the jawbone shows off the eastside of Whitby including the Abbey.

3. 3

   Stop 3

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   Bram Stokers Bench, where the famed author sat and looked over the harbour making notes and thinking up his famous literary characters.

4. 4

   Stop 4

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   Quaint seaside pub right next door to what was once the Whitby Public Lending Library where Bram Stoker conducted some research into a Romanian warlord... Vlad Tepes.

5. 5

   Whitby Harbour

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   Where the Dmitry wreckage occurred helping inspire Stoker's own gruesome ship wreck the Demeter.

6. 6

   199 Steps

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   The mourners stairs or Jacobs ladder. Leading all the way up to St Mary's church.

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   Stop 7

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   The Church has many mysterious grave stones. Some with skull and cross bone, others with curious markings and one perhaps that is the final resting place of one of the undead.

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   Whitby Abbey

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   The incredible gothic structure of the Abbey is a sight to behold and a nice way to finish the tour if you wish to enter afterwards. If you do wish to enter be aware that requires a paid entry ticket.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.