There seems to be at least two Whitby Folk Weeks. The pubs may well be pricey, but Susan and I got season tickets, and spent all our time at organized events. Prices, even for those of us who are spoiled by US prices and devastated by the falling dollar, weren't too bad at places like the Conservative Club, the Rifle Club and the Football club. Beer was typically £1.80, with specials like Theakstons a bit less; sandwiches were £2 or so.

We had cooked of our dinners ourselves in our cottage, which admittedly made a considerable difference.