Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gansey Knitter
In or near Whitby.
Gansey Knitter — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gansey Knitter is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The Dracula Experience offers a unique tour that explores the story of Bram Stoker's Dracula and its connection to Whitby. Visitors can enjoy animated scenes, electronic special effects, and live actors that bring the eerie tale to life in a historic setting.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gansey Knitter is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. It features a representation of the traditional gansey knitting technique, reflecting the region's maritime heritage. This artwork contributes to the area's cultural landscape, highlighting local craftsmanship and history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4863, -0.6173
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.3 km
- Official site
- draculaexperience.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8718304024 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gansey Knitter?
- Gansey Knitter is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3AG), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Gansey Knitter?
- Gansey Knitter — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gansey Knitter?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3AG.
- Is Gansey Knitter a protected site?
- Yes — Gansey Knitter is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gansey Knitter free to visit?
- Yes, Gansey Knitter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gansey Knitter?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3AG.