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The Forge

22 Main Road
Rated 8.8 in 801 reviews

The Forge in Whitby, United Kingdom, is a welcoming haven for visitors seeking a blend of comfort and charm, nestled in the scenic beauty of the North Yorkshire coast. This inviting hotel is ideally situated to offer guests easy access to the captivating attractions of Whitby, from its historic abbey to the picturesque harbor.

The Forge balances contemporary amenities with a warm, rustic character that mirrors the enchanting surroundings of Whitby. Each room is thoughtfully decorated, combining tasteful furnishings with soft lighting and thoughtful touches to create an atmosphere of relaxation and tranquility. With a focus on providing a personalized experience, the hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers by offering facilities that ensure a comfortable and seamless stay.

The Forge enhances the guest experience with its on-site dining options, serving a variety of dishes that highlight local produce. Guests can indulge in a hearty breakfast or unwind with an evening meal that captures the essence of traditional British cuisine, all within the cozy setting of the hotel’s restaurant.

Further enriching their stay, guests have the opportunity to explore the natural and cultural treasures of Whitby. Whether strolling along the sandy beaches, delving into the town’s maritime history, or enjoying local delicacies at nearby eateries, guests of The Forge are well-positioned to immerse themselves in the local culture.

Overall, The Forge stands as a welcoming retreat, promising a memorable experience through its blend of comfort, convenient location, and dedication to guest satisfaction.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
February
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 16
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March
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 19
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Whitby and near The Forge

Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Chapel Of St John
Chapel in Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.5km / 0.9mi
Saint Margaret's
Saint Margaret's
Church building in Aislaby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
350m / 390yd
Mulgrave Castle
Mulgrave Castle
Grade I listed castle in Whitby, United Kingdom
3.6km / 2.2mi
Whitby Museum
Museum in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
4km / 2.5mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
2.5km / 1.6mi
Church of St Hilda
Church of St Hilda
Church building in Sneaton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
St Bartholomew's Church, Ruswarp
St Bartholomew's Church, Ruswarp
Church in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
St Hilda's Priory Chapel
Church in Whitby, North Yorkshire
2.8km / 1.7mi
St Mary's
Church in Sandsend, North Yorkshire
4km / 2.5mi
Wishing Chair
Wishing Chair
Stone cross in Whitby, Scarborough, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
Mulgrave Castle
Architectural structure in Lythe, Scarborough, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey
Abbey
4.9km / 3.1mi
Captain Cook Museum Whitby
Captain Cook Museum Whitby
Grade I listed historic house museum in Whitby, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of Saint Mary, Whitby
Church of Saint Mary, Whitby
Grade I listed church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Oswald, Lythe
Church of St Oswald, Lythe
Church in Lythe, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Falling Foss
Waterfall in North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Church of St Matthew and Churchyard Gateway
Church of St Matthew and Churchyard Gateway
Church in Grosmont, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Hilda
Church of St Hilda
Church building in Egton, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Ninian
Church of St Ninian
Church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Cholmley House
Cholmley House
17th-Century English banquetting house in Whitby, Yorkshire
4.8km / 3mi
Whitby Cemetery Chapels
Whitby Cemetery Chapels
Chapel in Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Hilda
Church of St Hilda
Church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
High Bridestones
Stone circle in the UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Whitby Abbey Cross
Whitby Abbey Cross
Grade I listed building in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
199 Steps
199 Steps
Listed structure in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.7km / 3mi
Whitby Jet Heritage Centre
Museum in Whitby, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Old Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Listed building in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Whitby Lifeboat Museum
Museum in Whitby, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Captain Cook Statue
Captain Cook Statue
Statue of James Cook in Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
St. Hilda's
St. Hilda's
Church building in Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Pannett Art Gallery
Pannett Art Gallery
Art gallery and museum in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
4km / 2.5mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Egton Manor
Egton Manor
Manor house in Egton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Christ Church
Church in Ugthorpe, North Yorkshire
6.5km / 4.1mi
Postgate Cross
Postgate Cross
Wayside cross in Lands common to Fylingdales and Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre, Scarborough, England, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
John Cross
John Cross
Boundary cross in Sneaton, North Yorkshire, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Goathland War Memorial
Goathland War Memorial
War memorial in Goathland, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Saint Hedda's
Saint Hedda's
Church building in Egton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Roman signal station
Archaeological site in Thornham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Saint Anne's Church
Saint Anne's Church
Church building in Ugthorpe, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
Old St Stephen's Church, Fylingdales
Old St Stephen's Church, Fylingdales
Redundant Anglican church in North Yorkshire, England, UK
8.6km / 5.3mi
Mallyan Spout
Waterfall in North Yorkshire, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
St Stephen's church, Robin Hood's Bay
St Stephen's church, Robin Hood's Bay
Church in Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi

What to do in Whitby and near The Forge

Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Chapel Of St John
Chapel in Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
1.5km / 0.9mi
Saint Margaret's
Saint Margaret's
Church building in Aislaby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
350m / 390yd
Mulgrave Castle
Mulgrave Castle
Grade I listed castle in Whitby, United Kingdom
3.6km / 2.2mi
Whitby Museum
Museum in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
4km / 2.5mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
2.5km / 1.6mi
Church of St Hilda
Church of St Hilda
Church building in Sneaton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
St Bartholomew's Church, Ruswarp
St Bartholomew's Church, Ruswarp
Church in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
St Hilda's Priory Chapel
Church in Whitby, North Yorkshire
2.8km / 1.7mi
St Mary's
Church in Sandsend, North Yorkshire
4km / 2.5mi
Wishing Chair
Wishing Chair
Stone cross in Whitby, Scarborough, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
Mulgrave Castle
Architectural structure in Lythe, Scarborough, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey
Abbey
4.9km / 3.1mi
Captain Cook Museum Whitby
Captain Cook Museum Whitby
Grade I listed historic house museum in Whitby, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of Saint Mary, Whitby
Church of Saint Mary, Whitby
Grade I listed church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Oswald, Lythe
Church of St Oswald, Lythe
Church in Lythe, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Falling Foss
Waterfall in North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Church of St Matthew and Churchyard Gateway
Church of St Matthew and Churchyard Gateway
Church in Grosmont, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Hilda
Church of St Hilda
Church building in Egton, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Ninian
Church of St Ninian
Church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Cholmley House
Cholmley House
17th-Century English banquetting house in Whitby, Yorkshire
4.8km / 3mi
Whitby Cemetery Chapels
Whitby Cemetery Chapels
Chapel in Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Hilda
Church of St Hilda
Church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
High Bridestones
Stone circle in the UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Whitby Abbey Cross
Whitby Abbey Cross
Grade I listed building in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
199 Steps
199 Steps
Listed structure in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.7km / 3mi
Whitby Jet Heritage Centre
Museum in Whitby, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Old Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Listed building in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Whitby Lifeboat Museum
Museum in Whitby, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi

About Whitby

Whitby, located on the Yorkshire coast, offers a variety of experiences for visitors. One of the most notable attractions is Whitby Abbey, a striking ruin that overlooks the town and the North Sea. This historic site is famous for its connection to Bram Stoker's "Dracula," making it a point of interest for literature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

The harbour area is picturesque, with charming boats and scenic views. Strolling along the waterfront, you can enjoy the atmosphere of this working fishing port. The whalebone arch, which commemorates the town's whaling history, is also worth a visit.

For those interested in local culture, the Whitby Museum houses a range of exhibits from local geology to maritime relics. The museum gives insight into the town's history and its significance in the region. Additionally, St. Mary's Church and its graveyard provide a serene setting with stunning views of the coastline.

Whitby's beaches offer a relaxing environment, ideal for a leisurely walk or simply enjoying the sea air. The Cleveland Way is a popular walking path that runs along the coast, providing opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural scenery.

The town is also known for its fish and chips, with several establishments serving this classic British dish. Trying the local seafood is a must for visitors looking to experience Whitby's culinary offerings.

Finally, the annual Whitby Goth Weekend attracts visitors with an interest in alternative culture, featuring live music, markets, and themed events. This gathering reflects the town's diverse community and adds a unique flair to its calendar. Overall, Whitby combines natural beauty, rich history, and local culture, making it a pleasant destination for a variety of interests.




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