This autumn and winter, English Heritage is teaming up with Manchester Metropolitan University to organise a tour of Whitby Abbey and a writing workshop at the neighbouring YHA Whitby to explore the abbey's historical connections with the supernatural.

Tour - 11am

The tour will be led by Dr Michael Carter (English Heritage) and Professor Dale Townshend (Manchester Metropolitan University). Please meet at the site by the exit from the museum into the abbey ruins.

Writing workshop - 2pm

Rosie Garland, acclaimed Gothic author and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature will be leading the writing workshop. The workshop takes place at YHA Whitby, Abbey House, East Cliff, Whitby YO22 4JT.