Retirement properties in Whitby

Whitby has a wealth of amenities including several supermarkets, a choice of healthcare providers and an abundance of independent shops.

• Groceries
  The town centre has a large Co-Op alongside independent butchers, bakers and green grocers as well as a deli and fishmonger. You also can find a Sainsburys, Aldi and Lidl in Whitby. Supermarket delivery is available.  
• Shops
  The charming centre offers a mix of antiques, speciality stores, clothing boutiques, gift shops and jewellers selling the famous Whitby jet. Whitby also has several regular markets.  
• Healthcare
  Whitby Hospital offers minor emergency care and outpatient services. There are several GP surgeries including Whitby Group Practice, as well as a choice of dentists and pharmacies. 

There are plenty of things to do in Whitby, from a stroll along the beach and pier to counting the steps up to St Mary’s Church. Here are some of the highlights:

• Historic attractions, museums and art galleries include the iconic Whitby Abbey, Cholmley House and the 199 Steps.
• The Victorian Whitby Pavilion for films, live comedy, live music and more.
• Award-winning fish and chips and seafood—famously kippers.
• Scenic steam train trips via the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

The town has plentiful amenities for an active retirement, including a leisure centre, cricket club, rugby club with squash courts and a golf club on the edge of the town.

• Whitby is on the Cleveland Way, a coastal walking trail offering beautiful views of the North Sea and North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
• The many pretty local parks provide an easy-to-reach alternative to get your fix of fresh air and nature.
• Whitby’s seafront and closeness to the River Esk make it a great spot for wild swimming, kayaking, sailing and fishing.

Whitby is well-connected to the rest of Yorkshire and public transport makes trips to surrounding towns and villages, like the attractive fishing village, Robin Hood’s Bay, easy. Nearby Staithes and Sandsend provide typical Victorian charm and idyllic seaside walks.

For a more metropolitan feel, Middlesbrough or Scarborough are roughly an hour away and will give you a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and cultural experiences.

Whitby is compact and walkable, with excellent connections to the surrounding areas:

• By car
  The A171 connects the town to nearby cities like Scarborough (40 minutes away) and Middlesbrough (60 minutes away).
• By bus
  The town has a reliable bus network that runs regularly throughout the day, making it easy to explore surrounding towns. 
• By rail 
  Whitby train station has services to Hexham and Middlesbrough stopping in small towns along the way.