Travel Guide to Whitby Wishing Chair

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're already in Whitby town center, you can walk to the Whitby Wishing Chair. Start at the main shopping area on Skinner Street. Head east towards the seafront and follow the promenade. Continue walking along the shoreline until you reach the end of the promenade and take the stairs leading up to Castle Road. The Whitby Wishing Chair is located on Castle Road, approximately 10 minutes from the town center. Look for the large wooden chair on your right.

• Car

  If you are driving, head towards Whitby and follow the A171 road into town. Once in Whitby, follow signs for the Abbey and the seafront. Park at the West Cliff car park (charges apply: approximately £2.50 for 2 hours), which is a short walk from Castle Road. From the car park, head towards the seafront, then follow the promenade to the end and take the stairs up to Castle Road. The Whitby Wishing Chair is a few minutes' walk from there.

• Public Transportation

  If you are traveling by public transport, take a bus or train to Whitby station. From the station, it's about a 15-minute walk to the Whitby Wishing Chair. Exit the station and turn left onto Station Road. Follow the road until you reach the roundabout, then take the second exit onto Brunswick Street. Continue straight until you reach the seafront and follow the promenade. When you reach the end, take the stairs up to Castle Road. The Wishing Chair is located a short walk down Castle Road on your right.