The Great Goth has moved to a bigger premises in Whitby which means they can now stock more stuff and it's not all packed into a pokey little shop - you can actually walk around without feeling claustrophobic! And during the Whitby Goth Weekend they open a back room so there's even more choice. Or you can just buy online from their website if you can't get to Whitby (or if you can't find the shop; it's now along a back street).
It has all the traditional goth-style clothes: velvet dresses, frilly shirts, corset tops etc. and a few steampunk-style items too. They sell men and women's clothes, plus accessories like bags, jewelry etc. My one criticism is that if you're looking for anything different or unusual then you won't find it here, it's all very much the generic/everyday goth clothes.
The prices are average for your typical goth shop i.e. it can seem quite expensive compared to High Street fashions.
I've never been that impressed with the staff: they never seem to be alternative and sometimes have music on which is definitely not goth! They're friendly enough but as they're not into the goth culture or lifestyle then I wouldn't trust them for an honest opinion.
They're not open every day so either check the opening times if you're going to Whitby specifically to visit The Great Goth otherwise you could be disappointed.
Overall, a good shop to get some lovely, high-quality goth clothes. It's well worth a visit if you're in Whitby. read more