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Sir Alan is not the only literary legend to be captivated by Scarborough. Anne Bronte, author of 'The Tennant of Wildfell Hall', spent her last days in her beloved Scarborough where she had come to convalesce and, sadly, passed away. Each year thousands of visitors pay their respects to the youngest of the Bronte siblings, at her graveside at St Mary’s Church.

But don’t spend all your holiday enjoying what Scarborough has to offer, albeit an impressive selection, take time to venture farther afield. Yorkshire is England’s largest county and is just waiting for you to explore its beauty and splendour.

Just along the coast to the north of Scarborough is the former whaling port of Whitby, made famous as the starting point for Captain James Cook's many epic journeys, which included his ventures to map the South Pacific. In Whitby you can learn about Cook’s achievements at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, located in the house where he served his apprenticeship. Bram Stoker is another name synonymous with the fishing port, as Whitby formed the backdrop for his novel Dracula. A must on any trip to Whitby is climbing the 199 steps from the town, taking you up to St Mary’s Church and Whitby Abbey.