π¬π§ UK Off-the-beaten-path Travel Destination | Vampire Town
Today, I'd like to recommend a mysterious Gothic-style town in the UK β Whitby, a town of ghosts and ghouls.ππ π§ Located in a coastal town in North Yorkshire, England π It is also known as the birthplace of the legendary vampire Dracula.π¦ πΉ Transportation to and from London π By car From London, drive north along the M1 motorway, with a total journey of about 5 hours.π π By train From London King's Cross Station, it takes about 4.5 hours to reach Whitby, with a transfer in York. Whitby Railway Station is located in the center of the town, and all attractions are within walking distance πΆ π Recommendation for sisters in the UK who want to buy train tickets You can buy train tickets on the TrainPal app without platform fees~π²π² Enter code: GIFT22 to get 20% off Railcard Enter code: TRAIN19 to get 5% off train tickets.ππ π By coach Take a coach from London Victoria Coach Station to Whitby.π β οΈ Coaches are relatively cheaper but take longer, about 7 hours. πΉ Must-visit attractionsβ‘ βΆ Whitby Abbey Founded in the 7th century, it is one of the most famous ancient buildings in the UK! Reach the top via the 199 steps on the cliff to see the abbey ruins and overlook the entire Whitby town and coastline π β· Whitby Beach A popular holiday beach among Britons ποΈ The most beautiful moment is at sunset; Whitby Beach surrounded by sunset glow is truly like a scene from La La Land π There are quite a few good restaurants and cafes nearby. When in Whitby, you must try the seafood!π¦π βΈ St Mary's Church St Mary's Church and Whitby Abbey were among the inspirations for Bram Stoker's Dracula π§ The rows of cemeteries around the church exude a mysterious atmosphere. Many important figures in Whitby's history are buried here, including famous whaling captains and sailors βοΈ βΉ 199 Steps Built in the 14th century, it is the main path leading to Whitby Abbey. Whitby Abbey looks even more mysterious under the moonlight!ππ #UKOffthebeatenpathTravelDestination#trainpal