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Whitby Steam Bus

The Band Stand Pier Road, Whitby YO21 3PU, England
01947 606 971
Ranked #1 of 15 attractions in Whitby
4.5 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
Type: Other
Traveller Description: Since the early 2000s Whitby has had a steam bus that travels the public roads around the harbour. This 'lady' is named Elizabeth and you may also... more »
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Rhyl, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Very quaint, and saved the rather steep walk up to the top of the town. More

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East Anglia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It was a nice little trip quite informative. Would of been better if they told you more about the area. Was good fun though More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Just a nice way to see a little of whitby but elizabeth ( her name) is an old lady so does not go too far More

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See 4 more reviews by Chrisfromleeds20 for Whitby
England
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A wonderful experience, Vernon and his wife obviously love the steam bus and give you lots of information about its life and journeys More

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doncaster
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

great journey its a british treasure. people should support its upkeep and keep it a whitby for many years to come. More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

get a good detailed knowledge about places of interest More

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See 2 more reviews by lindadethick for Whitby
york
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

the owners are so pleasent they are a lovely family dedicated to there job. its a pleasure to visit them More

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See 6 more reviews by angela s for Whitby
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

My 3 year old son is obsessed with all things steam so we all took a trip with Elizabeth. Great fun and interesting history behind it. A credit to the hard work the owners put into it. :-) More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The wedding couple had hired Elizabeth to transport their guests from the centre of Whitby to the wedding venue (Cross Butts). A novel way to arrive, even if it's not the fastest! More

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scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

great fun for kids, and big kids too. ! interesting commentary and elizabeth the bus is a well loved character about whitby town. More

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