Weird & Wonderful

Whitby Folklore Tours

with Madame Peculiar

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Whitby is a town like no other. Its rich history is littered with heroes and villains, smugglers and saints (and even a polar bear).

The folklore of Whitby is a rich seam of magical and mythical tales that beg to be told; from the macabre Hand of Glory to the ancient and bizarre ritual of the Penny Hedge. And who better to regale you with these fantastical fables than the mysterious Madame Peculiar.

Our folklore tour typically lasts 45 minutes, is accessible to all ages and well behaved dogs. It begins at the Captain Cook monument on Whitby’s West Cliff (meet there at the required time) and ends at our very own folklore-themed cafe bar on Skinner Street.

Book Your Tour

Tickets:

Adults, £7.95 Children (5-15) £5.50

Book now using the link below

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  • Hand of Glory

  • Captain Cook Monument

  • Madame Peculiar

  • Skipper Dora

  • Hand of Glory

  • Captain Cook

  • West Cliff

  • All at sea

  • Penny Hedge Ceremony

  • St Hilda

  • Krampus Run

  • St Hilda's Abbey

  • JBJ Cafe Bar

  • Screaming Tunnel

  • Family Friendly

What people said...

  • “We found the storytelling engaging, humorous and insightful. We have fallen in love with Whitby and your tour was definitely a part of that attraction .”

    David & Pam

  • “We loved the Tour, thank you! Personally it was the highlight of my holiday. It was so interesting and warmly delivered.”

    Ruby G

  • “(Madame Peculiar) kept us intrigued with her folklore tales. Highly recommend this accessible tour...A Whitby must see!”

    Sueann G

  • “Madame Peculiar knows her stuff! Very friendly, plenty of British humour and we learned lots about Whitby and its history.”

    Joshua S

  • "We spent an hour in the company of Madame P and it flew by - very informative and even though we've been to Whitby many times, we learnt new things"

    Laura M

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

DRINK & DRAW

Get your creative juices flowing at our Drink & Draw evening presented by Mana Hub Whitby and hosted by Jet Black Jewel

Bring your artists materials and we’ll provide the models and a drink of your choosing. It’s going to be a vibe!

OUR NEXT EVENT IS

THURSDAY, 6th NOVEMBER

COMEDY QUIZ NIGHT

Next Quiz: Thursday, 23rd October

Then, the last Thursday of each month

@ 7pm - Jet Black Jewel, 10 Skinner Street

You bring your knowledge and we’ll bring the banter

£3 entry fee per team with the chance to win a prize.

To check for upcoming dates and updates, click HERE

SERVING

FABULOUSNESS!

WITH OUR IN-HOUSE DIVA, JENNA

Join us for live music, prinks, cocktails and dreams. Good times guaranteed (feather boa’s optional!)

Next Dates: Fridays, 7th & 28th November

Thursday 30th October

SPELLBOUND: THE WITCHCRAFT OF WHITBY

Ever harboured a fascination for the Hand of Glory? Or wondered on the meaning of Witch Posts? Our intimate evening of folklore, fact and fiction will seek to share ancient stories, as well as shed light on the truth behind some of Whitby’s weird and wonderful tales.

Raconteur and rebel-rouser, Madame Peculiar, will be joined by Curator of Social History at Whitby Museum, Pat McCarthy for a fabulous evening blending Storytelling, performance and historical facts. Will the truth be stranger than the ‘fiction’?

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