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.

Upcoming Tour Dates

SUNDAYS @ 11am

(additional dates in holiday periods)

Tickets:

Adults, £7.95 Children (5-15) £5.50

Book now using the link below

  • 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

You bring the tools of your particular creative trade and we’ll provide the coffee. No entry fee, no classes, just a collaborative and creative space for like-minds to do their best work.

Every Monday in October at the JBJ cafe bar 2 - 4pm