Whitby is a very quaint town steeped in history. The nightlife is fairly low key but you can always find a bar where you can join the locals in a pub quizz, or some nights live music.Thry have a ghost walk during the evening also the usual machine arcades.Durining the day they have an excellent museum set in a pleasant park. Not forgetting the 199 steps to climb to visit St.Marys church and abbey with stunning views over Whitby and surrounding countryside.you are very close to north yorkshire moors steam railway,well worth a visit.Whitby fish and chips, a must.