A great shop with a range of things to look at…read more Staff are friendly and helpful. They have a range of items from incense to wooden masks and statues through to a good range of Goth clothing including men's long black leather coats, jackets and female tops, skirts, dresses etc.

This shop sells various gifts, Fair Trade items, international items like wooden masks, hats,…read morealternative make up, and a variety of alternative clothing (for men, women and children). I've added Venus Trading to my 'goth shops' list as they do sell some goth-style clothing at the back of the shop. They tend to increase the stock of goth clothes during the Whitby Gothic Weekend (and it seems they also increase their prices too!). If you're looking for a gift that's a bit different for someone then this is the place to go. They also have some amusing greetings cards which I always check out when I visit. The clothing they sell varies from 'hippy' to 'goth' so you can definitely buy something that will make you stand out from the crowd here! I tend regularly visit to buy incense, make up and jewellery from Venus Trading but not clothing. They have some great clothes but they're all a bit out of my price range and, as it's not a big shop, they don't have a good range of sizes.

I first went here with my parents and we all came away with a lucky duck…read more You can watch the skilled assistants working, continuing a tradition started by Mr Peter Rantell in 1958, at the workbench, drawing, bending, and fashioning coloured glass into the firm's speciality, the Whitby Lucky Duck, in colours corresponding to the gem stones associated with each month's birthdays. lucky ducks; The first of the company's hallmark Lucky Ducks was originally made at the request of actors from the Whitby Theatre who required a lucky charm in glass. Made at a workbench in the shop, the public can actually watch the creation of ducks. Whitby Lucky Duck, in colours corresponding to the gem stones associated with each month's birthdays. Everyone should have a duck. The work of other hand-craftsmen is assembled here, glass flowers in vases, birds, fish, teddy bears, elephants, dolphins, spun glass tipped with gold and a host of glass novelties. They also sell marbles..the playing sort.and glass sweets.

Whitby Glass not only sells it's famous Lucky Ducks but other wonderful glass items too, like…read morevarious animals. The prices are good because you're paying for quality. If you're at the shop at the right time you can see them making the Lucky Ducks but during the summer it can get very crowded inside.

Kev Dixon is by far the most talented jet carver in Whitby. He dives for the jet himself, eschewing…read morethe sub-standard imported material and carves beautifully. While in Whitby, I commissioned a small skull from him, which was wonderful. Subsequently, I commissioned some winkles and a lobster (picture attached) which are every bit as good. His prices are excellent, especially given the quality of the work produced.

This little out of the way shop gave my wife a terrific deal on a lovely piece of Whitby jet…read morejewelry. We were in Whitby only for the day and were looking for a charm for a charm bracelet. When the helpful, friendly proprietor told us we could save £3 by removing the chain from a pendant (which we didn't want anyway), my wife cried "Sold!" There are a lot of jet jewelry shops in Whitby, but we think this is one of the best.

Now in Staithes on the high street . Fabulous vintage shop and tea room. Friendly service and…read moregorgeous cakes.

Whitby is known for its jet and this shop is one of the best jet shops in the townif not THE best…read more The owner designs a lot of the pieces and can do custom orders. Most are set in silver, but he can do gold too. I own a few pieces from here and get compliments when I wear them, and anything purchased as a gift has been cherished from those receiving the pieces. The owner does have a selection of jewellery in other gemstones, precious and semi-precious, so if jet isn't your cup-of-tea, you may like one of the other stones. The staff in the shop are very friendly and helpful and the prices range from very reasonable to expensive, depending on what you are looking for.

I can't disagree with the other comments above this place is amazing. We too bought our wedding…read morerings from here and when the diamond fell out of my wife's ring, they went above and beyond to repair it which was great as we live on the other side of the country. These guys are amazing. I just wish they had an online shop!

The Bed and (not included) Breakfast was very cute, with a great location (I suspect breakfast was…read morenot included just because it was the off season). The bed was ornate and brass framed with an unfortunate sag in the middle so we sort of felt like we were sleeping in a squeaky bouncy hammock (I hear they also have rooms with four-posters which might be more comfortable). That said, the sheets, blankets and pillows were very nice. The room also included tea, coffee, a tiny TV and a view over a cute little courtyard (undoubtedly lovely in spring and summer). The en-suite bathroom had a nice bath with a shower but no curtain (we took baths for fear of soaking the whole room). It also had a bunch of candles and a big jar of bubble bath, so there was really no question that a bath was the right choice. The not-included breakfast was served at restaurant beside the courtyard and was only £5 per person so we were quite satisfied. Overall, this place was a great value for the price (£60/night) especially considering the central location. I would go back, but I think I'd request a four-poster.

The Shepherd's Purse is a lovely little cafe with amazing home made cakes! It is a health food shop…read moreat the front, and sells ethical clothing. There is also accommodation available. When we went we had hot chocolate, and hot spiced apple which was very Christmassy (even though it was May, lol) and eventually decided on mississippi mud pie and carrot cake from their huge selection of devilish cakes and tartes. Well worth a trip to Whitby, just for the cakes :)

Pandemonium is a very small shop so be prepared to get squashed and fight for clothes if you visit…read moreduring the Whitby Goth Weekend! There's also steps to enter and steps inside the shop so it's not accessible for wheelchairs or those who have difficulty walking. They used to have a good range of goth clothes but now it's quite small, with all the second-hand stock taking over the majority of the shop. The new stuff is quite pricey but the second-hand stuff varies - some people seem to ask for ridiculous prices while other people are more realistic and then you can grab a bargain! The new stuff seems to be mostly trousers (jeans, chained trousers, leggings etc.), band and slogan t-shirts, and a few skirts, dresses etc. With such limited stock, they don't have many different sizes. The second-hand stuff is bought in by anyone who wants to sell off old alternative clothing. They choose the price. There's also some second-hand CDs, bags, shoes and other accessories so it's worth having a dig around to see if you can pick up a hidden gem. You're more likely to get something a bit different in the second-hand section of the shop and there's a changing room so you don't need to worry about guessing if the size is right. If you're into alternative and gothic fashion then definitely visit Pandemonium (during quieter periods) as there's clothing to suit all budgets and you never know what you might find.

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