LilyRose Hotel Whitby

04/06/2026

🥾 Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay Coastal Walk

Dramatic clifftop scenery, endless sea views, local wildlife, and two of Yorkshire’s most beautiful seaside destinations. This is one walk that truly has it all.

Following a breathtaking section of the Cleveland Way, this unforgettable coastal route winds along rugged cliffs high above the North Sea, delivering spectacular views around every corner. Whether you're a keen walker, a photographer chasing the perfect shot, or simply looking for an incredible day out, this route is guaranteed to impress.

But that's only scratching the surface...

Discover the full route, highlights, walking tips, and everything you need to know by reading the complete guide in the comments section below 👇

01/06/2026

Yorkshire Coast Road Trip ⛱️🚙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The Yorkshire Coast has a bit of everything, rugged cliffs, quiet beaches, seaside towns full of character, and plenty of wildlife along the way. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend escape or a longer trip, there’s always something worth stopping for around the next corner.

A). Mappleton Beach
B). Bridlington
C). North Landing, Flamborough
D). Flamborough Head
E). Filey
F). Cayton Bay
G). Scarborough
H). Hayburn Wyke Waterfall
I). Ravenscar
A). Robin Hood’s Bay
B). Whitby
C). Sandsend Beach
D). Staithes

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

And just like that, June has arrived 🌞

The month that officially marks the start of summer in the UK, with the summer solstice falling on Sunday 21 June. It is one of our favourite times of year here on the Yorkshire Coast — local festivals, longer days, warmer weather, and slightly quieter streets and beaches before the school holiday buzz begins in July and August.

Here is what is happening along the coast in June:

🎶 Daytime Disco with MC Hamster
Get ready for an afternoon and evening of feel-good tunes and dancing.
📍 The Royal Hotel
🗓 Saturday 6 June
⏰ 2:00pm–9:00pm

🍴 Filey Food Festival
A weekend of local flavours, artisan treats, and foodie finds in the heart of Filey.
📍 Evron Centre and Crescent Gardens, Filey
🗓 Saturday 6 June
⏰ 10:00am–5:00pm
🗓 Sunday 7 June
⏰ 10:00am–4:00pm

🎤 Whitby 60s Festival
Travel back in time at Whitby Pavilion with a full weekend of classic sounds, tribute acts, and nostalgic entertainment.
📍 Whitby Pavilion
🗓 Friday 5 June–Sunday 7 June

🎻 Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Weekend
A lively weekend of concerts, music sessions, dancing, and singarounds in and around beautiful Robin Hood’s Bay.
📍 Robin Hood’s Bay
🗓 Friday 5 June–Sunday 7 June

🖼️ North Yorkshire Open Studios
Art lovers, this one is for you. Explore local creativity and meet artists across North Yorkshire.
📍 Across North Yorkshire
🗓 Saturday 6 June–Sunday 7 June
🗓 Saturday 13 June–Sunday 14 June

🎭 Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
An interactive comedy dining experience inspired by the much-loved classic. Expect chaos, laughter, and plenty of memorable moments.
📍 The Royal Hotel
🗓 Saturday 20 June–Sunday 21 June

🎵 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Happy to travel a little further along the coast? Scarborough Open Air Theatre has a big month of live music, including:
📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
🗓 Friday 6 June — Madness
🗓 Friday 12 June — Paul Weller
🗓 Thursday 18 June — The Kooks

🎼 The Great British Bake Off Musical
A sweet treat for theatre fans, coming to Whitby Pavilion for three days only.
📍 Whitby Pavilion
🗓 Thursday 25 June–Saturday 27 June

✨ Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations
Join the Strictly Come Dancing judge for an evening of dance, song, stories, and conversation.
📍 Whitby Pavilion
🗓 Sunday 28 June

Whether you are here for a coastal break, a countryside escape, or a packed month of festivals and live events, North Yorkshire is a wonderful place to enjoy June. Make the most of the longer days, explore somewhere new, and enjoy your stay this month.

27/05/2026

Dracula 🧛

🦇📖 On This Day in 1897, Dracula Was Published

On 26th May 1897, Dracula by Irish author Bram Stoker was published in London by Archibald Constable and Company.

Born in Clontarf, Dublin, Stoker created a novel that would become one of the defining works of gothic horror. Drawing on folklore, superstition, Victorian fears, and earlier vampire traditions, he shaped the image of the vampire that still dominates popular culture today.

Count Dracula was eerie, intelligent, and strangely charismatic - a figure who moved beyond the pages of the novel into film, theatre, and global folklore.

Though Stoker never saw the full scale of the legacy his book would create, Dracula became one of the most influential horror novels ever written.

A Dublin writer gave the world one of literature’s darkest immortals.



📸 Irish Roots

25/05/2026

Whitby Musical 🎶

24/05/2026

Great picture, Vlad! 🖤🖤🖤

My soul is stirring, it is time to descend upon Whitby for World Dracula Day, on Tuesday 26th May.

It is an honour to celebrate my biographer Bram Stoker and the publication of my story, Dracula in 1897. Through his gothic mastery, I have been granted a second eternity among you.

You may find me atop the 199 steps, wandering the Abbey, or taking a table at your harbour establishments. Approach me! Ask of Transylvania, eternal life, young Bram... or where I enjoy a 'bite'.

I look forward to your company,
Yours in anticipation,
Vlad Dracul III - Dracula

(Photograph courtesy of Dark Devotion Images)

20/05/2026

Save the date for this year's
Whitby Regatta,
8th, 9th & 10th August 2026! 🎊🎡🛶⛵