Visiting Whitby…The Real Home of Dracula 4K 

Thank you for showing this. I love Dracula. I am 66 and disabled. I will never get to go there myself . This is my favorite video of yours 💗💗💗

Morbid fact about that graveyard: the cliffs are a bit crumbly in that area of coast, and there's been a few occasions after heavy rain has caused a bit of subsidence, that grave contents near the edge of the graveyard have worked themselves out and dropped into the back gardens of the houses down below. Hello Mr 200 Year Old Fisherman, pleased to meet ya!,

If you're going to go this far into Dracula, don't ignore the Romanian portion of the tale. There's the tourist Dracula's Castle (Bran Castle) but there's also the castle ruins where Vlad the impaler actually lived. If you think 199 steps is difficult to climb, try the 1500 that it will take you to get to the real Dracula's Castle. It's called Cetatea Poenari. That was Vlad the Impaler's actual castle. It's a bitch to get up to but it's well worth it. I've been there three times. I think it's currently under renovation but it's well worth the effort. They don't do a good job of updating the current accessibility so you would have to call the hotel that's closest to it to find whether or not it's accessible at the moment.

"Dracula runs up the 199 steps leading to the Abbey after his ship is wrecked on Tate Hill Sands in the Form of a Dog." How Cool to actually be there! Surreal!!

SO glad you guys didn't miss Whitby. It is perhaps THE essential horror location and a beautiful little town. Was going to message you saying please go there ❤

That water filled grave, was the very one I laid in years ago joking about with my Dad. Whitby has always been my soul home. I’m currently trying to move there. A promise I made to myself when I was 18. I’m now 49. Life happens. I can’t wait to see the glee in the eyes of both of you, when you see her at night. If you can. Take the chance while others sleep. While the pubs are closed. That’s when the real spirits come out. 👍👏👏❤️❤️❤️

"If I might inquire if you are the Doctor Seward who's sanitarium is at Whitby... I am Count Dracula..."

Cant believe you guys are in Whitby!!!! Love the place. The only town in England where you can walk around dressed as Dracula or Freddy anytime of the year, and no one looks at you funny.

The bench was erected on the day I was born… that place is absolutely amazing thank you for letting us all see the beauty 🖤❤️🖤❤️

amazing to see the birthplace of Bram Stoker's Dracula novel 🤩

I love how you guys really appreciate the UK, this has been a really great series and I look forward to every new episode. Thank you

Don't you know seagulls always say 'mine! mine!'. I heard a rumour say that the very first inspiration for Dracula that Bram Stoker had was when he saw the devils eyes in the Abbey, as the sun sets from a certain angle in summer, as it vanishes behind the abbey it shines through a particular window frame making it look like a pair of glaring red eyes.

My 5th great grandfather made those railings on the 199 steps back in the day! I was in Whitby over Halloween, where they light up the abbey and do Dracula plays at the top. Trying to get back down them in the dark is deadly 💀 So glad you made it here!

My former home, I was back in Whitby only a few days ago, would have been wild to bump into you guys! Hope you enjoyed town. There's nowhere else like it!

They were filming 'Smoggie Queens', a sitcom starring actor Mark Benton as a drag queen. From Dracula to Drag Queens...lol

Thanks for coming over and enjoying our little Island x

WoW. The Abbey is spectacular. Thanks for taking us on the ride.

It's wonderful visiting places that inspired novels. Walking through the streets, pointing out certain details (where the black dog ran between the houses and then finally to the steps), even though it never happened...it did...in all of our minds when reading the book. The book literally comes alive when visiting there. Truly amazing.

Fantastic episode ,my Grandpa was born in Whitby ,it was often mentioned that he was Bela Lugosi's double ,if I could show you ,the resemblance was uncanny ,spookie !

Every moment of this video is a stellar example of why I love RU-vid and rarely ever turn my TV on anymore. This video is one of the best self-produced productions I've ever watched. I don't know your name at the moment but I'm going to subscribe to your channel and continuously look for new videos from you. You've done a stellar job on this video my friend, I know the work involved to get to this level, you made it look smooth and easy I would not be surprised to hear that you've been to film academy. Really, really nice work.

I remember climbing the steps up there with my grandfather. I was only a little kid and it seemed like I was climbing a stairway to heaven.😂

Theres something really romantic about a cemetary with those lumps and bumps with a majestic abbey looming in the background! So breathtaking! Great video as always!! Happy Halloween! 🖤

Thank you both for visiting and showing the north east of England. It’s a very special place with very special people. The electric light bulb first illuminated here, Christianity landed here, the Steam train first rolled here. I could go on, but suffice to say, it’s a special place. ❤

I love everything about Dracula! I was impressed with that 199 Steps and that stoned made church. You done another great job Michael. That scene with the horses was nice! I love horses. Thank you so much, it's all beautiful!

Wondering if you also had a chance to visit Slains Castle while you were in Aberdeen? Also rumoured to be an inspiration for Dracula. It's a beautiful and spooky cliff top ruin.

Whitby is only 40 minutes away from me, I love the fact you were able to film the steps with no people in sight.

You guys are knocking it out of the park. Without doubt, some of the best stuff on RU-vid. Great production, great commentary, made by two very relatable people. Netflix cancelled! More please!

You visited my home territory!! This is so exciting! Super pleased you both enjoyed Whitby and all of it's gothic goodness 🖤

That place certainly has something about it , it would look stunning with the mist rolling in as the night draws in, hope you two enjoy your stay 👍

Glad you made it to Whitby. That place feels like stepping into an old movie at nightfall.

Hi both, so glad you managed to visit Whitby. Me and my husband got married in St Mary's and had our wedding photos in the Abbey, 24 years ago on Dec 6th!

I just interviewed Dacre Stoker on my channel and it’s really inspired me to take the 3 hour journey and check out Whitby for myself. This just adds to it! Great work guys!

Whitby is our go to place at least twice a year. It can be busy at times but it's one of those places you never get bored of seeing. Also, the Whitby Goth weekend(s) are just brilliant 🦇

AMAZINGLY beautiful! Not what you call "wheelchair accessible", so I will have to live vicariously through your vids :)

We are great fans of Whitby (not necessarily because of Dracula for us) and we are so glad you enjoyed your visit. It has special memories for me as my grandmother loved the place. We always visit when we head the North Yorkshire Moors Railway nearby. We were there back on the 21st of October so, didn't miss you folks by much. Great video!

Thank you for this video!🙏🏻 I’ve been wanting to see that for years. It’s unbelievable that they were able to construct structures like that hundreds of years ago with no trucks, cranes or even the tools we have today..

The grassy area and those arches and columns, what a beautiful combination.

I do love how they make that 199 steps seem like it will literally be your life’s end! I do not think I’ve ever heard of a coffin bench! That is the coolest omg! Fits right in with the home of Dracula! This place definitely going on my bucket list, my list is so long holy heckens! The views of Witby in whole is so beautiful! That church is breathtaking too! I got goosebumps as soon as you said you did! Ahhh the chills! Can almost feel Dracula behind you! Do you and Baby Ghoul wanna adopt the beautiful horse now! He does love the camera! Love all the pets! Lil Grim Dracula! Amazing video yet again besties!!! Did it feel weird being on a filming set as you aren’t the only ones filming lol ! 😂❤️👻🎃🦇💚🦇🦉🐦‍⬛🧛🏻‍♂️

Me and a friend went camping at Whitby about 20 years ago, we ended up staggering about in the pitch black pissed as farts in that very graveyard, it’s a wonder we didn’t end up over the edge of a cliff. The hangover the next day was unreal.

BLOWN AWAY ! THANS FOR TAKING US WITH YOU TWO !

🩸🧛🏻🧛🏻‍♀️🧛🏻‍♂️❤️ That view of the town is magnificent! That church is glorious my friends. The graveyard is perfection.🪦 I am freakin out already and the video isn’t even finished! 😍🥰 ✨

Oh my God! I wanted you guys to cover Whitby Abbey. No one else could do this justice. Happy belated Thanksgiving Grimm & Jessica!

Enjoyed your trip around Whitby, it does have a very gothic feel to it. It is quite charming and creepy at the same time, Dracula is fabulous novel and you can see where the inspiration came from.

Not sure what kind of camera or video camera you use but that is some really nice footage. You guys do a really Amazing job of narrating the moment so captivating I'm sure everyone watching wishes they were there also. Truly amazing video! Wow

Amazing it screams Dracula! The feat to build such a magical place especially back then blows my mind. 🎃🍁🦇

That place is so majestic man.Awesome!😃

In the 1977 BBC version of "Count Dracula", Mina & Lucy's encounter with Mr. Swales was shot right there in the graveyard. Maybe a re-visit there would include the filming location? Regardless, this just might be the most beautiful-looking vid I've seen (Thus far) from The GLC! Bravo to you both!

I’ve never read “Dracula” 😊but you do such a nice job I feel I know a-lot now ! Beautiful scenery. Thanks !

Another Great Tale!! Your storytelling is like no other. 🖤

So glad you loved Whitby, it is the best of England. I have been going there since I was born. I hope you saw it at night, all lit up it is beautiful. I hope you go back some day and really take it all in, go for the goth weekend, you shall absolutely love it! Great vlog by the way, you made us proud in Yorkshire!

Nobody better at telling a story and educating you on the subject. The best

Awww, I'm so happy that you guys managed to go to Whitby. It looks absolutely beautiful. Always looking forward to your videos! And the music that was playing in the Church was probably Poor Clare Sisters of Arundel. They released a whole album during the pandemic. The song is called "Veni Creator Spiritus". A latin hymn from the 9th Century by Rabanus Maurus.

Absolutely love this location and Dracula would never be the same without Bram Stoker,awesome video Grimms ❤😊

Would be cool if you saw Gary Oldman in a top hat

Oh wow. I live so close to Whitby, it's great knowing you guy's are seeing it - and at the perfect time of year when it's bleak and cold. I hope it gave you the same vibe climbing the steps as it did me years ago. You know there's a Vampire Convention once a year there don't you? Goth, Steampunk combo celebrating all things Gothic. It is quite something to experience.

Wow, Whitby is spookily beautiful, you can see why it was so inspirational, I love that it appears to be basically the same as it’s always been, looks like you are walking through a movie, brilliantly captured too, thank you guys and Happy Halloween to you both 🧛‍♀️🧛‍♀️🧛‍♂️❤

I’m glad you guys had fun there!!!!

Whitby is a beautiful town I am so glad you found it

I am so glad you make the trip to Whitby.. The place is magical. My wife used to live there for a while and actually was a "scare actor" in the Bram Stoker's Dracula Experience for a while.. Once a year in the 1990s the Experience would hold a masked ball to celebrate all things vampiric, ect.. My old band (13 Candles) was pretty much the house band and played every ball they held. I have amazing memories from those times. Aweome video and thanks for sharing with us.

So glad you have visited some of the most iconic places while you have been in the UK. We have the most amazing history and Whitby is just one of those places that has an amazing history. I was in Whitby just a couple of years ago and going into St Mary’s church is like going back in time. Thank you for visiting 🇬🇧 hope to meet you both one day.safe trip home to the US. 💙🧛🏻‍♂️♥️

I've been watching your videos for about 3 years and never imagined you would do a video in my home town!

I'm not 100% sure, but I think whitby was one of the towns that the barbary pirates raided.🤔

I'm SO happy you visited Whitby. I didn't think you wouldn't. I've been visiting here for over 40 years & never tire of this beautiful, historic, quaint, magical, ghoulish fishing village. 🩶🦇🩶 You'd love the Goth Festivals & they've done Krampus events too. The village is packed & heaving with Goths on those days but the atmosphere & costumes are spectacular! Fabulous video Mr & Mrs Grimm. As always. XX

I got to visit Whitby once! So cool! I didn’t get to go up to the Abbey, but I saw it from afar and it was gorgeous 😍

As Jerry Seinfeld would say, “199 steps!? Why not 200? Were you just too lazy to add the last one?”

Omg, you did it! I've pretty much visited Whitby throughout my life, so this is great

Probably one of my most favorite videos from you guys, and generally I enjoy all of your videos. But this one really has a certain charm to it. Just oozing with gothic romanticism and the weather really sets the stage too. Very, very cool.

With your tour of the U.K. you’ve done wonders for the various tourist boards up and down the U.K.

Watching your postings, I’m finding out how many topics I am shamefully ignorant of. It’s not that I couldn’t look all this up on my own, it’s just I didn’t even know there was a there ‘there’. So, what else am I missing, in this huge jam-packed World? I guess I’ll find out with your upcoming postings.

So happy to see you both exploring beautiful Whitby! My husband and I fell in love in Whitby 15 years ago and we'll be spending Christmas there this year. 🥰

I'm so jealous. I would love to go to Whitby and see everything. Dracula is one of my favorite novels. Great video, you two!

We go to Whitby three times a year, been doing it for the last twelve years, love the place. Even after all this time we find amazing things we never knew were there. Did you know "Humpty Dumpty" is buried in the church yard ?

I remember Whitby, known for so much more than fish and chips. Love the charming coastal villages in all of UK. You guys keep rocking!

I absolutely love Whitby! So glad you got to enjoy going there! You were not far from me in Hull. I would have loved to have met you both.❤🎃🕸

I love Jessica’s energy 🫶🏼😭 she’s like a mystical cat exploring around the world

What I notice when I was at the Abbey is that all the stone work looked like human spine or bones and made the whole place feel alive. So glad you got to go there in good weather.

So happy you visited Whitby. I go twice a year and visit all the places you did and happy you got to experience such a special place. Best video yet.

As a kid I was fascinated with Cemetery’s hanged out in them often The one your in takes the cake!

I've watched so many of your videos, but this one takes the cake. I am a huge Dracula fan, and watching this gave me all of the good kind of goosebumps. Loved every minute of it 🖤🩶

When I as there in 92/3 kids were running around in black capes at the Abbey. I think the movie just came out. I remember feeling like I was on a stage set walking around the cobblestoned streets of Whitbey.

I was there with my school back in the early 80s loved the place

Awesome 😎 I've been waiting for you to do something about the real Dracula 🔥🤘🏻🔥

In the dark depths of the darkest darkness there dwells a dank deadly dame and dude doing darkly dealings. That's how my fantasy horror fiction will start😮

That Abby must look epic at sunset with the light peaking through the arches. I wonder why the structure has been so damaged. Going to look it up!

I live in Manchester and this has always been on my list. My grandparents are big horror fans and they went last year,and facetimed me from the ruins!!!

Hi, I absolutely love your videos and came across this one, I visit whitby with my parents. We loved it there such a lovely town but we didn't walk up those steps we took a tour bus to the abby but we did walk down those steps though and was very busy when we went the Abby is beautiful, I also notice they had a dracula tour that night we stayed but unfortunately I didn't go on it which is a shame we also went on a pirate boat there too. Would love to go back 😊

I loved this! My partner and I are from the Uk and we are planning on taking our holiday in Whitby this October. Cannot wait! Thank you for showing us around!🧛🏻‍♀️😊

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned but St Mary's churchyard was also used in the music video for Simply Red's song Holding back the years. Bit of useless information there. I have walked up and down those steps a few times. Great video guys 👍🏻

I live about an hours drive away from Whitby, fantastic place to visit, all year round and at all times day or night.

Its great how appreciative and respectful you both are for all the places you visit!! Great video... Love your videos in general.. Alternative history... Love it!!

Great video. I live in Whitby and have 3 of the Varna tea boxes in my home from the Dracula display at the Abbey. Thanks for visiting our lovely town ❤

Wow, definitely one of your best vids in my opinion. The graveyard was so fascinating I had to do more research. Thanks for taking us along.

Wow u love how you take the time to let us see all the wonderful things in Whitby! Thank you!! ❤❤

What’s going on Michael and Jessica hope your having a great Saturday Im ready for a Grimm adventure 😊

I'm so, so glad you went to Whitby. I love the place,and have had about 20 holidays there, many staying in the very crooked house on Henrietta Street (before new owners stopped renting it out as a holiday home). It's my dream to live there one day, maybe in retirement, surrounded by rescue dogs, walking them on the beach. I'm convinced it's my spiritual home! Sooooo glad you went there.

One of my favourite videos you've done, guys! You couldn't have picked a better day to visit. The ship and black dogs appearing in the background whilst you talked about the Dracula hound departing from the Demeter was perfect. The filming crew around the church added an extra layer of excitement. Those beautiful friendly horses welcoming you was so sweet and interjected a bit of lightheartedness amongst the dark, gothic nature of your surroundings - the fact they were scratching their bums was so funny and of course, they were black, in keeping with the gothic theme. The coffin benches couldn't have been a more ideal tidbit of trivia to accompany GrimmLifeCollective as you ascended the stairs to the church and Abbey. The rather ominous but also tragic Saxon baby coffin. The gorgeous personalised gifts you got from the souvenir shop. And so much more. Thankyou for filming such an in depth tour of one of the greatest horror locations in the world. I have loved your tour of our UK shores and sincerely hope this isn't your last time filming here 😊

I love that you are seeing the world. My life has always had Dracula in so many important times that life without him would just be empty, Happy Halloween!

Amazing content as always. What a fantastic trip!!

I spent most of my childhood wishing I could go to Whitby - this was because I read a book called Room 13 by Robert Swindells (it is a Dracula story of sorts). I finally got to go there in 2018 and I loved every second of it and didn't want to go home! It was everything I had dreamed it would be. We were even fortunate to experience a sea fret in the middle of the week. I had planned the timing of the trip in the hopes of seeing one! I am so glad you guys got to go there too :)

I love your UK adventures! What a great video, you made Bram Stoker's legacy come to life! Its such fun watching you two!