Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
World Distance Direction Sign
In or near Whitby.
World Distance Direction Sign — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
World Distance Direction Sign is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The World Distance Direction Sign is a notable landmark that displays distances to various cities around the world. Visitors can enjoy the unique sight and take photographs at this interesting geographical point.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The World Distance Direction Sign is a memorial located in Yorkshire. This sign provides directional information and distances to various global cities, serving as a unique geographical reference point.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4904, -0.6191
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.whitbypavilion.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2306355455 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is World Distance Direction Sign?
- World Distance Direction Sign is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3EN), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is World Distance Direction Sign?
- World Distance Direction Sign — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to World Distance Direction Sign?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3EN.
- Is World Distance Direction Sign a protected site?
- Yes — World Distance Direction Sign is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is World Distance Direction Sign free to visit?
- Yes, World Distance Direction Sign is free to enter.
- How do I get to World Distance Direction Sign?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3EN.