Salty Sea Prints

You'll find Salty Sea Prints tucked away in Whitby, a gallery devoted entirely to maritime prints and coastal artwork. It's the sort of place that appeals to anyone who actually loves the sea rather than just the idea of it - folk who get excited about maritime history, vintage nautical prints, and the sort of decorative pieces that remind you why you came to the coast in the first place.

The collection ranges from traditional seascapes to contemporary takes on coastal life. What sets it apart is the focus - this isn't a general art space that happens to include some boats. Everything here speaks to the sea, which means if you're after that specific aesthetic, you'll find exactly what you're looking for. Prices vary depending on what catches your eye, from affordable prints to more substantial pieces.

Whitby's got plenty of decent caravan parks within spitting distance. Whitby Cliff Top Touring Park sits barely a tenth of a mile away, so you could pop into the gallery between other bits of exploring. The town itself keeps you busy for days - the harbour, the abbey, the fish and chips - but if you want to spend an hour or two browsing coastal art without the chaos of a big museum, this works well.

Allow 45 minutes to an hour unless you're genuinely after something specific. It's not massive, but it's focused, and that's rather the point.