Whitby Abbey is a Gothic abbey in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, and a filming location for Dracula (2020) and The Radleys (2024). It was designed by Founded by Hilda (St Hild), abbess, under King Oswiu of Northumbria, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by English Heritage.
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
Verified facts
- Located in Whitby, North Yorkshire
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9879, SRC-10659, SRC-12725 - Appeared in Dracula (tv, 2020)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9879, SRC-10659, SRC-11117 - Designed by Founded by Hilda (St Hild), abbess, under King Oswiu of Northumbria
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12100, SRC-12102, SRC-12725 - Architectural style: Gothic
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12100, SRC-12103 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12103, SRC-12101, SRC-12725 - Owned by English Heritage (1920–present)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12103, SRC-12100, SRC-12725 - Appeared in The Radleys (movie, 2024)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-9879, SRC-12814
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10659 — https://filmedinyorkshire.co.uk/productions/dracula/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11117 — Atlas of Wonders — Where was Dracula filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12100 — https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/history/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12101 — https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/history-and-stories/history/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12102 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilda_of_Whitby (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12103 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitby_Abbey (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12725 — History Hit – Whitby Abbey (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12814 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Radleys_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9879 — Filming & TV Locations — English Heritage (A-Z of previous film productions featuring our sites) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dracula filmed?
Whitby Abbey, in Whitby, North Yorkshire, is a real-world filming location used for Dracula. This property has also appeared on screen in The Radleys.
Where was The Radleys filmed?
Whitby Abbey, in Whitby, North Yorkshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Radleys. This property has also appeared on screen in Dracula.
Who designed Whitby Abbey?
Whitby Abbey was designed by Founded by Hilda (St Hild), abbess, under King Oswiu of Northumbria.
Where is Whitby Abbey located?
Whitby Abbey is located in Whitby, North Yorkshire.