Illuminated Whitby Abbey: Strut your stuff on 'batwalk' and enjoy Dracula show with a twist

Whitby Abbey is going to be lit up again for 10 days – and this year you can strut your stuff in your finest Gothic attire on a ‘batwalk’.
By Duncan Atkins
Published 11th Oct 2023, 13:50 BST
Updated 11th Oct 2023, 13:51 BST
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From October 21 to 31, visitors to the clifftop English Heritage site will be able to wander through the dramatic ruins bathed in light.

And you can join in a special evening on Friday October 27 in a celebration of Whitby Goth Weekend.

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Wear your best Gothic get up, bring some chilling poses and get ready to strut your stuff down a ‘batwalk’ as the mysterious Abraham Van Helsing will be there looking for the best dressed Goth, best dressed Goth dog and best dressed mini Goth to award some special prizes to.

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Whitby Abbey will be illuminated between 6pm and 9pm, from October 21 to 31. picture: Tom ArberWhitby Abbey will be illuminated between 6pm and 9pm, from October 21 to 31. picture: Tom Arber
Whitby Abbey will be illuminated between 6pm and 9pm, from October 21 to 31. picture: Tom Arber

Exclusive theatrical performances will take also place within the abbey ruins during the illuminations, with a twist on the usual Dracula show.

Illuminated Abbey runs from 6pm to 9pm.

Tickets can be booked on the English Heritage website.

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