Where to stay
Follow in the footsteps of another literary legend at La Rosa Hotel, Lewis Carroll’s favourite spot on trips to Whitby. Choose from nine rooms decorated with chandeliers and vintage ephemera (above). Views sweep across the harbour to the abbey ruins (B&B from £90 per night; larosa. co.uk). Just out of town, the Egton Estate is on the edge of the North York Moors. Explore its woodland, moors and meadowland before returning to relax by the huge fireplace (B&B from £150 per night; sawdays.co.uk).