WHITBY GOTH WEEKEND November 2024 - Saturday

[@grapesodatravels]

God bless these brilliant folks. Well done them for just embracing who they want to be. I love Whitby and can't wait to return and share it with Neil. N&Nx

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you again for watching & commenting! It is such a fun weekend and the costumes are epic! We love it 🥰 Rachel & David ❤

[@benfletcher9659]

Sorry but these are not Goths or embracing who they want to be - they won't do this in thier own town outside Whitby, so they aren't embracing anything. They go to Whitby because they won't stand out. You think they would do this in Sheffield? Goths would because that's who they are but this is not Goths but people in costume. Please don't associate Goths with this, it's insulting.

[@grapesodatravels]

@benfletcher9659 thanks Ben. Fair point, however, you'll notice that I didn't describe anyone as 'Goth'. If all participants are enjoying the moment, regardless of whether they're in costume or not, I think that's brilliant. No harm is done. Additionally, Whitby gets a much needed autumn boost in tourism which supports many small independent shops and businesses out of the usual holiday season. Hope you love Whitby too!

[@mikewilson730]

So good to see little modern development in Whitby.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and your comment And long may it continue. We agree with you that it’s so nice to actually go to a town that is still thriving Rachel & David 💗

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Always great to see Stephen and Hilary Draper (with Sid) at the Goth Festivals and the wonderful creations they bring, as well as themselves of course too. A great walk about and nice to see you also got to talk to some of the same people as me too. Never knew about the free Whitby parking over winter and as regards the Abbey steps, I am sure there are at least 300! Cheers Alan

[@LeisureBit]

It was great to see the Drapers with Sid and I even got a cuddle (with Sid) the creativity & talent that goes into the costumes is off the scale! It’s one of our favourite weekends of the year - the atmosphere is great and the people so friendly We just found out that on every 10th step up to the Abbey there is a little plaque with how many steps you have gone up. I have never noticed that - it probably because I’m trying to breathe and not look like I’m about to keel over 😂😂 I’m sure our paths will cross again soon x Rachel & David

[@FollowingDreams-z4k]

Thanks for this great video, it is amazing and shows some of the unknown spectacular events that go on in Britain that most people know nothing of. Keep up the great videos. And well done to all those wonderful people and great costumes that attended.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - It’s a lovely event with fantastic people and amazing costumes many of which would take a phenomenal effort. Thanks again, all the very best, David & Rachel 👍

[@stuartmiller9648]

We love Whitby...not been down for a few years,miss the place.....love the video...hope to get back one day..!

[@LeisureBit]

Hi thank you for watching & commenting. Whitby is a truly magical place. The Goth weekend has an amazing atmosphere with really friendly people. Highly recommended if you get chance Rachel & David 💗

[@Merthyr-Dave]

Lovely video and so many fantastic costumes, a great video

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It was an amazing weekend with such a good atmosphere and friendly people Rachel & David 💗

[@riverghost109]

Lovely to meet you both and thanks for the heads up 💀🖤👀👍

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching & commenting! What a cracking weekend! Excellent costumes, amazing atmosphere and brilliant people 💗💗💗 Rachel & David 💗

[@stefanopasqualegothmusic]

This is great, I love these videos!

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks for watching, pleased you enjoyed - all the very best, David & Rachel 👍

[@viciouspinkmusic]

Fabulous costumes! Great footage! Whitby is a wonderful place! VP X

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and your comment. It was an amazing event, atmosphere and people. We loved it 💗 Whitby is amazing 😻 Rachel & David 💗

[@viciouspinkmusic]

@@LeisureBit You're welcome, we really enjoyed it! Brian and Jose. X

[@levelcrossing150]

Brilliant, what great fun. Many thanks for sharing.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting 💗 It is a fantastic weekend, highly recommended Rachel & David 💗

[@6panel300]

It surprised me how many of the older generation took part. Absolutely brilliant.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It truly was a multi generational event. Its one of the kindest and most Inclusive events we GCSE’s can to. Well worth a visit Rachel, David ‘ Roxy for

[@GothzillaMusic]

Welcome to Whitby Fancy Dress Weekend

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for your comment. We really enjoyed it and had a great time Rachel & David

[@LahdanMateFahkinLahdan]

Killjoy.

[@stuartt9132]

Brilliant.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching & commenting it makes a huge difference 💗💗 Rachel & David 💗

[@stuartt9132]

@LeisureBit whitby virgins for goth weekend we loved the whole atmosphere. Booked for April and already got some clothes.

[@danielrussell446]

Hi David and Rachel a brilliant video as ever this week we love visiting Whitby especially seeing all the costumes on goth weekend the effort which is taken is outstanding isn’t it we have been at home this half term so haven’t been to my brothers so its great seeing the video! Whitby gets so busy doesn’t it but great to see it so bustling and full of life hope you are all keeping well Daniel

[@LeisureBit]

Morning Thank you Daniel. The costumes, the people, the atmosphere are all amazing! It’s one of my favourite weekends of the year! Plus 🐟 n 🍟 what more could you ask for?! It gets so busy so Roxy went to play with her friends for this event. It just would be too busy for her to enjoy Thank you as ever Rachel & David 💗

[@iainnoble4]

I live in Guisborough and visit Whitby regularly. If you look at the steps you will see a little metal tag that tells you the number every 10 steps. Nice video and lovely people.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting especially with that top fact! We never knew that and now feel the need to go back and take a look 👀 The atmosphere, costumes and people are amazing 😻 Rachel & David 💗

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

Looks like brilliant fun and some amazing outfits. Take care Gill

[@LeisureBit]

Morning Gill it is one of our favourite weekends. The costumes are epic, the people friendly & the atmosphere is great! Rachel & David 💗

[@smokyquartz5817]

You two have such upbeat personalities, thank you for the cheerful video.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting 💗💗 we love sharing our adventures and experiences- keeps us out and about exploring and doing things 💗💗 Rachel & David 💗💗

[@paulschofield2630]

Im Manchester UK born living in 🇦🇺 Australia, love ❤️ everything Yorkshire, my uncle John RIP, was mechanic for the Lord and family at CASTLE HOWARD, kept the Rolls Royces and Bentley's running, and his 4 sons would help in grouse and pheasant shoots 🔫, lived in a village with many thatched roofs !! 😂 cheers 🍻 from Australia ❤❤❤❤😊

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting 💗 oh wow that’s amazing history and Castle Howard is so beautiful 💗💗 We love Yorkshire and the surrounding area 💗 Rachel & David 💗

[@steveburrow9321]

Love to sit outside the ship with a pint and watch the world go by.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. There is so much to see and watch. I love people watching too and no better place to do it! Rachel & David

[@davestewart372]

Apparently my 3rd great grandfather William Walker had the Elsinore back in the late 1800’s, I always enjoy a beer or two in there when visiting Whitby. Great pub!

[@LeisureBit]

Oh wow! That’s amazing! David’s brother is called William Walker too! 🙌 Rachel & David

[@davestewart372]

@@LeisureBitWow, what’s the odds of that! 😀

[@juliegough350]

Hi david and rachel love whitby and the goth weekends, last time we went it was just too busy,shame because i love seeing the costumes and the atmosphere is brilliant,maybe we will go next year.hope you enjoyed yourselves, a weekend in whitby is never long enough xx

[@LeisureBit]

Hi Julie! We went in early and came back mid afternoon as it was getting too busy! We didn’t take Roxy as it’s not fair on them in those crowds but my heart broke for some 🐶 It is truly an experience and well worth it xx Thank you Rachel & David

[@telkirton]

Always enjoyed Whitby at this time of year just for the Gothic event, but at nearly 71 and with ill health my time going to Whitby has come to a end, thank you for sharing your video 😐

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - really pleased you enjoyed it. Sorry to hear you can’t get there in person, wishing you all the very best, David & Rachel ❤️

[@TonyFantini-kb6hv]

Great music near the end of this..

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching & commenting and sharing your feedback x Rachel & David 💗

[@johnregan2443]

What an interesting event . And well done to you two for showing us . Would actually think about going to to see this .

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It is an amazing event. The people are so friendly, the atmosphere is amazing and the costumes are so well done. Highly recommended to visit Rachel & David

[@momarsden3053]

Hi guys 👋. You really did a brilliant job of capturing the event. Thank you for the time & effort. Regards, Mo 😊👍.

[@LeisureBit]

Morning Mo our pleasure 💗 it’s one of my favourite events of the year. The costumes, people and atmosphere make it such a fantastic weekend 💗 Rachel & David 💗

[@PostcardAndAPint]

So cool to see this. We've seen GenX video, it was great to see yours too. We love Whitby and would love to experience a Goth event. It looks like so much fun (and busy). You made it up the 199 steps! Glad you got your fish n chips (and a beer!). Great video 🍻

[@LeisureBit]

The friends we were stalking was GenX 😂😂 we had insider intel that said they would be at the Whalebones @ 1 😂😂 we hung around but missed them by minutes! 😢 We should all plan a Goth gathering and finally all meet up! Thank you for your kind words, watching & commenting! See you at the next Goth event! Rachel & David 💗

[@sarahhouston6560]

Looks exciting, love the costumes😊

[@LeisureBit]

It was a fantastic event with lovely people and costumes. Thanks very much for the comment, All the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@terrencehorton433]

It was a brilliant vlog thank you so much we saying will visit there 👌

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - really appreciate the comment, and pleased it was useful. Definitely recommend checking it out 🙌 All the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@LeisureBit]

Rachel here - it’s well worth a visit. The atmosphere is amazing and people do friendly ❤

[@whitbywanderer]

Great vid 😃 It was an amazing weekend as always 🙌👍

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching & commenting! It’s my favourite weekend of the year! The costumes, the atmosphere the people in such a stunning setting! What’s not to love! ❤️ Rachel & David 💗💗

[@joseywales1869]

Had a cracking weekend in Whitby in the summer…….highly recommend

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Whitby is a fabulous place with so much to see and do isn’t it! Rachel & David 💗

[@paulschofield2630]

Amazing atmosphere ❤❤❤😂😊

[@sarahrogers2865]

In the crowd I was excited to see Dracula & Mina and then Dante from Devil May Cry! Great stuff.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching & commenting 💗 The costumes were epic weren’t they! Such a range and what skill putting them together! Best weekend of the year! Rachel & David 💗

[@MartinsGraveyard]

Loving the graves out there.

[@LeisureBit]

Pleased you enjoyed it 👍

[@hekakain4108]

Subbed...I love Whitby and the Bram Stoker Dracula novel; fantastic...

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching, commenting and sub’ing. It was an amazing weekend with a great atmosphere and lovely friendly people. Highly recommended Rachel & David 💗

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

That was brilliant guys 👏 unfortunately we weren't able to get there 😕 so thanks for taking us along with you really enjoyed the video 👍 ... 😘🤗❤👵🏾🐾🐾🐾🤠 xxxx

[@LeisureBit]

Ahhhh thanks guys really appreciate your kind feedback. We love the goth weekend, the costumes, the atmosphere and the people make it a brilliant weekend ❤️❤️ Rachel & David 💓💓

[@paulschofield2630]

LOVE WHITBY, ❤ HOME 🏡 OF BRAM STOKER ,CPT COOK, and UKs 🇬🇧 Oldest kipper smoking, went in 2005 and loved those fish 🐟, im UK 🇬🇧 born, living in Australia 🇦🇺 thanks guy's for the video, cheers 🍻 from Australia ❤❤❤ 😂 😅😊

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It was an amazing weekend with such a good atmosphere and friendly people The smoked kipper house is worth going to see - not sure I could work there mind Rachel & David

[@ver71go]

Really enjoyable video. Whitby's on our list. New sub

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching, commenting & subscribing 💗 If you plan a visit to Whitby try and time it with an event like the Goth weekend. It’s so much fun and everybody is so friendly 💗 Rachel & David 💗💗

[@GENerationXplorers]

Hi David & Rachel we must have missed you by minutes as that hellraiser guy you walk passed on the stairs we capture at the Whale bones! Great video we saw a lot we recognise and have been on our previous videos that we didn’t see this time! Karen and Paul who recognised us in our April Goth video! We missed them! It was just brilliant wasn’t it! Shame we didn’t get to meet! Maybe next time! ❤

[@LeisureBit]

Never in this world! Typical! We were stalking you too! 😂😂 we thought we had it nailed this time & would deffo meet you! 😡 Although given the amazing costume being worn we may not of recognised you anyway! Fab weekend as ever - love, love, loved it! Rachel & David 💓💓

[@everoberts8565]

New subscriber here, thank you for the absolutely brilliant video of the goth weekend! Look forward to following you! 😀

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you so much for watching and becoming our 6700 subscriber! Thank you 💗💗 It’s comments like yours that make it worthwhile and I hope you continue to enjoy our adventures 💗 Rachel & David x

[@everoberts8565]

@ thank you 😀

[@paulschofield2630]

This place could be the ultimate place for a VAMPIRE MOVIE!!!! 🧛‍♂️ AMAZING 👏 🤩 😍 ❤❤❤ 😂😊

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It was an amazing weekend with such a good atmosphere and friendly people Rachel & David

[@paulschofield2630]

WOW, BEST COSTUMES I'VE EVER SEEN 😍 👏, BETTER THAN HOLLYWOOD!!! 👏 😍 ❤❤❤😂😊

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It was an amazing weekend with such a good atmosphere and friendly people Rachel & David

[@Mog435]

Excellent and very well filmed . You have a new subscription.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - really appreciated and welcome - all the very best, David & Rachel 👍

[@KarenHall-us6rx]

We stayed at this campsite a few years ago xxx

[@LeisureBit]

It’s a fantastic site with amazing facilities 💗 we loved the area and community pub Rachel & David

[@colinranson1617]

Great video. Two new motorhome owners that have just subscribed and following. Thank-you 😊x

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching, commenting & subscribing 💗 If you ever get chance to go then we highly recommend the Goth weekend. The atmosphere and costumes are amazing 💗 Rachel & David

[@colinranson1617]

@ yes thanks, certainly will

[@RiceBrown1611]

8:41 That's me! 😄

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching & commenting & spotting yourself! You looked really good! How long were you stood out having your photo taken for? We really appreciate all the effort you guys put into your costumes - makes our weekend - thank you x Rachel & David 💗💗

[@RiceBrown1611]

​@@LeisureBit I was in the graveyard for about 15 minutes having my picture taken. I actually dress like this all of the time for college or whenever I'm going out.

[@timw2973]

It looked like a really interesting and colourful weekend. Hope you are both planning being involved next year 😉. Looked very popular and hopefully adds plenty of money back into the local economy. Whitby is such a nice place and I'm sure it's the law you have to have some fish and chips

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks Tim, we should have been dressed up this year but things didn’t quite go to plan on the run up. It’s a very popular event and I believe this one and the April contribute about £1.1m to the local economy which is great. You’re right regarding fish and chips - you just have to! Hope you’re both good, all the vert best, David & Rachel 👍❤️

[@LeisureBit]

Ohhh Tim we have outfits but time last week was an issue. I was working so only went on Sat - life sometimes gets in the way and you know how shy I am - I’m a bit nervous of getting dressed up! Rachel

[@timw2973]

@@LeisureBit ah what a shame re outfits 😕. That's good to hear and it must help. Glad you enjoyed the food too. All good here and not long back from another weekend away.

[@timw2973]

@@LeisureBit what a bummer and nothing worse than work getting in the way of life. Hope it all works out for next year and yes you are a tad shy 😉🤭

[@LeisureBit]

@@timw2973 😂😂😂 we just seem to of had a jam packed October / November but maybe next time if I decide to be brave!

[@freakygoblin3068]

Not sure that this is really a gothic event anymore. Looks a great costume event with great people but more costume and steampunk than "goth". I'd be interested to know what music, which is the core of "gothic" is available over the weekend.

[@LeisureBit]

Morning, I think the event has probably ‘diversified’ from the origins, however the majority of the outfits are epic, the people fantastic and the atmosphere great so it gets my vote! I think some of the traditional pubs remain true to the core and offer a goth experience Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Much appreciated Rachel & David 💗

[@KateWandless]

The pirate weekend is fun too, we came across it by accident, the kids thought it was hilarious

[@LeisureBit]

I have heard about that but never been - do you know when it is? Thank you for watching and commenting 💗💗 Rachel & David

[@KateWandless]

@ it was towards the end of August, they all carry metal tankards and go pub to pub

[@CarolMason-pi3gm]

Off to see Dracula tonight at the Grand theatre Blackpool. Your video is quite wonderful. Many thanks liked 👍 and subscribed 😘 take care xx

[@LeisureBit]

Carol thank you so much for watching, commenting, subscribing and being all round nice! Thank you Let us know what Dracula is like after tonight 💗💗 Rachel & David 💗

[@CarolMason-pi3gm]

@LeisureBit ...Will do guys 👍 xx

[@TonyDennett-q8g]

Watched it in southport, never trust a vampire !

[@boofuls]

Great video ,lots of great costumes,.the predator particularly caught my 👁️

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting 💗💗 the weekend was amazing. Such a great atmosphere with lovely friendly people 💗💗 The predator costume was epic - made by one of our own subscribers 💗💗 Rachel & David

[@malcolmcharlton6954]

Hi David and Rachel that was certainly a multi coloured weekend. It's been a few years now since we've seen a goth weekend the last on we seen was at York about 4 years ago. There's always a queue at the magpie chippy I wouldn't like to stand in the queue to be told at the door Sorry but we are closing😂 I can't handle crowds like that anymore due to my disability i get frustrated walking around Workington😅 Till the next video Tek care and stay safe from Malcolm and Sheila.

[@LeisureBit]

Hi Malcolm and Sheila, hope you’re both good. Yes it was very much a multi-coloured weekend with some fantastic costumes. it does get really busy, especially on Saturday afternoon. Imagine it would be particularly tricky. For fish and chips - I can imagine some folks in the queue until it’s closing, especially if people are hanging around inside. If we spot the Magpie quiet when we’re in Whitby, we sometimes give it a go. Anyway, we managed to sit down with some Fish and Chips! All the very best, David & Rachel ❤️👍

[@LeisureBit]

Malcolm & Sheila it does get very busy and the cobbled streets don’t help but it is worth it! Just love the atmosphere Are you missing the tomatoe man?

[@elizabethcutrofello2572]

The magnificent illuminated abbey! What a fantastic event! I love the woman saying that this is "the child in her bringing out the dress up box". So glad you brought us along!🎉🎉❤Cheers, Liz in Essex, Connecticut

[@barrydaly7174]

In my experience, Goths are the most gentle, intelligent and polite of any identifiable interest group.

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks for the nice comment, all the very best, David & Rachel 👍

[@donnablackman3954]

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[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting Rachel & David 💗

[@andyblake1849]

We had a guest house on west cliff 2003-6, twice a year was quite a sight, brought back some memories. We had goths staying who’d been coming since year one. Not sure what happened to the Victoriana🤔

[@LeisureBit]

Oh wow! I bet that was interesting. The Victoriana sounds an intriguing name too! Everyone we have ever met at the Goth weekend has been nothing but lovely and happy to chat & have their photo taken x Rachel & David 💗

[@localreviewking134]

Perhaps, hold an event in Gotherhampton?

[@nigelcarren]

Is it wrong to be attracted to a woman with an octopus on her head? 🐙🤫 Great video, made me quite homesick. Best wishes from an Englishman making armour in a French forest. ⚒️🇬🇧⚒️

[@LeisureBit]

😂😂😂😂 entirely feasible! Octopuses 🐙 are pretty creatures! 😂😂😂😂😂 Oh where abouts in France? Thank you for watching, commenting & making me laugh Rachel & David

[@ianmelonie6440]

My friend goes there every year

[@LeisureBit]

It’s a great event and lovely people 👍

[@davesdaze]

Hello Rachel and David and Roxy. Hope you are well. We went to Whitby in May, lovely place. Just been touring in our ex Sainsbury van conversion up to Mablethorpe then wells next the sea for a week. Your video was excellent. Love the camera still shots and fantastic music . Do you plan on coming down to Norfolk at all next year? . What do you think to power banks, and I've just bought a 2.4w solar trickle charger plugged into obd port keeps battery topped if you don't use van much . Advice on those subjects would be appreciated. Love to you both. Best wishes David and Beverley Norfolk

[@LeisureBit]

Hi David & Beverley, hope you're good. It's a lovely place isn't it. Sounds like a great break in Mablethorpe and Wells. We're going to start planning for next year soon - so may do but not sure as yet. My experience with power banks has been the AllPowers R2500 and I've found that really useful, in the van as you know I fitted a dedicated system but what I do find handy with the power bank is I can use it for DIY and other jobs with it being able to be moved around. Not sure if that helps, all the best, David (& Rachel) 👍

[@davesdaze]

@LeisureBit thank you. Best wishes David and Beverley Norfolk

[@karlospappy8908]

No coat again Rachel😂😂 Cheers K.

[@LeisureBit]

Ahhhh Monsieur Pappy 💗 how are you? No coat! I’m a northern lass - don’t need one! 😂😂 Rachel & David 💗💗

[@phYT01]

This is such a boomer thing; turn youth culture into a lifestyle. I expect the original Batcave set from '83 will be lined up along the sea front in their Bath chairs.

[@malcolmcharlton6954]

Hiya Rachel does the tomato man still do the Friday market in the winter months can't remember what he said when we spoke to him tother Thursday I know the Thursday market is finished now.

[@LeisureBit]

Hi Malcolm I think he has finished for the winter now 😢 but he has had a good run this year 💗💗

[@LeighWinspear]

So Gothic is a contemporary subculture that originated in the 1980s among fans of the band Bauhaus. Goths are often associated with a dark aesthetic and are known for wearing black clothing, dark makeup, and unusual jewelry. They also listen to goth music, which is similar to punk rock and has dark and morbid lyrics, because they are Goths. So what are these other people doing here, at Whitby, at a goth weekend?

[@LeisureBit]

Really interesting background, thank you for sharing. I think the weekend grew in popularity, with a wider range of people and cultures, also with the weekend being Halloween, folks dress up for that too.

[@LeighWinspear]

@@LeisureBit I guess if it really mattered, the Goth version of a union, would be outraged and call for a Token Whitby Halloween night,so as not detract from their important historic gatherings..................

[@julians9763]

And every year let us wish that Whitby get better and better encouraging all types of Goths to be delighted to be there.

[@andycampbell5416]

Arggghhhhh ,,,,, my Retinas are burned out !! Please turn the brightness down on her Turkey Teeth! 😆😆😆😆😆 but a good video 👏

[@TC.Lee33]

Admittedly, there are a few very well-done and very well-thought-out outfits, where there's obviously been a lot of hard work put in… but there’s also a hell of a lot of tacky trash and off-the-peg supermarket Halloween fancy dress. Is there still plenty of loud good ole rock n roll Goth bands playing every night over the weekend or do they just walk around posing and taking photos?

[@LeisureBit]

The majority are incredibly well designed and well made outfits created with flair and passion and with a great attention to detail. We went back to the van early this time but last year the music was pumping for sure! Rachel & David

[@lumia57]

To the couple from Stockport Hi also from Stockport also go to Goth Weekend and design and make my own creations mostly Victorian era outfits 💜😈💜 everyone looked amazing even what they call the dress up one 😂 💜😈💜

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Sorry we didn’t get to see you and your outfits. I 100% agree with you - there are amazing outfits but above else it is a brilliant weekend, with friendly people. What’s not to love about it! Rachel & David 💗

[@MonoWerx]

I wonder what all those colourful folk look like when the shadows gather and the dead of night falls.

[@LeisureBit]

Can I just say - I have just been and checked your channel out and your photography is stunning - exceptional. New subscriber here! Rachel

[@MonoWerx]

@@LeisureBit Thanks Rachel

[@run66]

50 QUID ......YOU ARE MAD !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeisureBit]

Sitting in, fish and chips for 2 and 3 drinks isn’t too bad to be fair. It was very tasty and we enjoyed it Rachel & David

[@run66]

if your honestly think a spud and 2 pieces of fish and 3 drinks and sitting some where is worth 50 pounds your really are mad , no wonder England is becoming worse now people ;like you are thinking thats expectable

[@mariedavis7582]

What do the real goths think of these cos players ?

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching & commenting. It’s such a good weekend with everyone getting into the spirit of it. It’s also really good for the local economy too. Rachel & David 💗

[@jimpickens4067]

They do not like the fact that these people are not only making a mockery of their culture, reducing it to a silly costume and not being able to get a hotel space to visit their music event

[@TC.Lee33]

Some of the original subcultures Goths from the late 70s early 80s, actually look like the walking dead now lol 😆 😜

[@spikeoldbury]

10:28 is it just me but the old lady looks very strange

[@LeisureBit]

👌 well done you! You looked epic! Thank you for watching, commenting and finding yourself! Rachel & David 💗💗

[@spikeoldbury]

@LeisureBit no it wasn't me I'm just stating that there is a old lady that looks very strange I have screen shot and zoomed in on her and she don't look very good

[@benfletcher9659]

Thank you for at least covering the history of how it started most videos don't bother. I am afraid this isn't really a Goth event anymore. Most Goths have been pushed out due to either prices or anxiety on how busy the weekend is. Goths do not wear costumes and Whitby was just an extension of what we did in our own towns and cities. If someone worse a costume and went out in Leeds that would not make them anymore then a Goth doing in in Whitby. Goth is a subculture and is not about dressing up and is insulting if that's how our scene is interpreted as - which the blame probably lies at the Steampunks door.

[@LeisureBit]

Hi Ben thank you for sharing your insight & thoughts 💗 Rachel & David

[@jimpickens4067]

Well said

[@carolbrand181]

Hadley's do the besr fish & chips x

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you. We used to go to Hadley’s years ago and they were always good, you could see by the queue they were too 😀 All the best, David & Rachel ❤️

[@carolbrand181]

@LeisureBit We were parked up the street by the harbour wall & my daughter & i were gping for a long walk to The Magpie or a fish shop . And laura being Laura got talking to a guy walking alongside us . She asked him where he was going & he told her Hadley's as it was better than The Magpie . So we dollowed him & he was right . I'm hoping a friend Mr Mcabe has been taking photos of The Goth Weekend as his photos are always superb .

[@union310]

Fields of the Nephilim

[@LeisureBit]

thanks very much for the comment - all the best

[@mickburns7487]

It was 200 now 199 wear and tear

[@LeisureBit]

😂😂😂 to be fair - I lost count cos breathing was my main priority 😂😂😂 The steps sure do get hammered Rachel & David

[@buck3655]

Don't worry, they'll snap out of it.

[@Ghosted-fl5xt]

Halloween was a couple of weeks ago.

[@LeisureBit]

Morning thank you for your comment. it was Halloween the week this was filmed. Goth weekend was also that week. It was a great weekend, fantastic atmosphere and friendly people Rachel & David

[@jtarry1967]

Question for Rachel; amazing white teeth, so jealous, what’s your method? ❤❤

[@LeisureBit]

I brush them for hours a day - not true 😂😂😂 I had a bridge which fell out after covid taking the tooth it was tethered to so I was left with a gap which I hated. I tried desperately to get 2 implants in the UK but after numerous visits and a quote of £15k I gave up and did the unthinkable and went to Turkey and had implants plus cosmetic work for a fraction of the cost plus 2 weeks holiday Rachel (& her sparkly teeth that she doesn’t regret) 💗💗

[@thra5herxb12s]

Where were the Goths ?

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. There were loads of traditional goths about plus people who enjoy dressing up for the occasion. It was a great weekend and adds to the local economy Rachel & David

[@oOTrashManOo]

Where are the goths?

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It was an amazing weekend with such a good atmosphere and friendly people Rachel & David

[@MHLivestreams]

I saw some goths there 2010 and was suitably impressed by their attire. Some of these new styles don't seem to suit the idea, unless I'm mistaken.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting 💗 I think the event has grown substantially in size and perhaps with that it has become a bit more mainstream. But the event is amazing, people so friendly and we really enjoyed it. Plus it adds to the local economy Rachel & David 💗

[@linpollitt8950]

I love the Brenda and Effie mystery series by Paul Magrs. They're all set in Whitby. The twist is that Brenda, who runs a B & B, is actually the bride of Dracula and Effie, who owns a junk shop, is a witch. The books are bonkers but great fun!

[@malcolmditchburn2834]

Shame you two didn't dress up, you would look superb. I see you as a steam punk gentleman David. Rachael, the mind boggles😂

[@LeisureBit]

We had bought some outfits but the run up to it didn’t go quite to plan so we thought we would save that for next time 😀 Thanks very much for watching, all the very best, David & Rachel 👍

[@LeisureBit]

Oi Malcolm 😂😂 Rachel here - I think I would be something elegant and delicate 😂😂

[@johnough4893]

Some of those Goths are a fright. And that isn't meant as a compliment.

[@LeisureBit]

The majority of the people participating put a lot of time and effort into their outfits and I for one are very grateful of their efforts. It’s a great weekend that contributes to the local economy Rachel 💗

[@johnough4893]

@@LeisureBit What I meant was that some of those people would look a fright even in everyday clothes.

[@Menticknap]

£50 For F & C. Having a laugh at your expense!

[@LeisureBit]

Fish n chips in restaurants in Whitby aren’t cheap but That included drinks too and it was delicious- got to treat yourself occasionally. Rachel & David 💗

[@leekellerrfc]

201 steps

[@LeisureBit]

I couldn’t breathe to count them Thank you for watching & commenting Rachel & David

[@iorwerthpugh857]

When did Goth become Steampunk???

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting 💗

[@berwickshiremike51]

I'm a bit confused, it's supposed to be Goth, but steam punk, cosplay etc each to their own but not what l expected.

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks for watching, I believe it’s become more diverse over the years.

[@JohnUnderwood-yz2xu]

Peruvian Goths....... Well I never.....

[@LeisureBit]

😂😂 they did add to the atmosphere - I had a jig myself Rachel & David

[@robinc5601]

I thought this was goth weekend not fancy dress

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and your comment. It was a fabulous weekend which we throughly enjoyed and it brings a lot of money into the local economy Rachel & David

[@paulcollins5586]

Funny how people go to the abbey thinking dracula was real and buried there.

[@LeisureBit]

That’s true but it’s great how it captures people’s imagination and draws people in - great for the local economy 💗 Rachel & David 💗💗

[@jimmymorgan3324]

Rachel. Turkey Teeth

[@LeisureBit]

Morning! You are right I got my teeth done. Rachel

[@MRNADSLIKESYOU]

As goth as Enya

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks for your comment. We really enjoyed it and had a great time Rachel & David

[@petergore1972]

Peter Gore Seer, WHITBY A Fools Paradise. I Went On Trips, The Ok The Sweat Smell Of Shit On The Water Front 2024, Not A Clean Town.

[@LeisureBit]

Whitby is such a lovely place. Goth weekend is a really good weekend and fantastic for the local economy too Rachel & David

[@paulgreen9265]

Have you got glow in the dark teeth

[@roberthoward9093]

Fair do, everybody has to earn a living... but ... 50 quid for 2 fish/ chips, 2 pints, and a coffee is a noooooo !!

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting 💗 it was expensive but well needed to sit down and rest. Rachel & David

[@dannymack9636]

She obviously talked him unto this video lol.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@156dave]

Not sure what the connection is between goths and Whitby .Dracula is nothing’s to do with goths

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for your comment It was a really great weekend and we really enjoyed it Rachel & David

[@jimpickens4067]

Well the original Goth festival in Whitby was simply just a meet up of Goths that met up there simply because they liked Bram Stoker's Dracula and it grew into a music video..... But if your question was what have all those people in costumes got to do with Goth, then the answer is nothing, absolutely nothing! These Narcissistic cosplayers and Steam punks have hijacked the event

[@AlinCoventry]

I think they need less darkness and more Jesus to be honest.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It was a really good weekend Rachel & David

[@URFUTUREUK]

Why would you go to a goth weekend not dressed as a goth?

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks for your comment. We had a great time despite not being dressed up Rachel & David

[@malcomflibbleghast8140]

you paid 20 quid a head for fishn chips?? wot pills you on!!

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for watching and commenting Rachel & David

[@markgoldsmith1164]

You need to get dressed up

[@LeisureBit]

Mark we did buy outfits a few years ago but have never got round to wearing them - maybe next time! Thank you for watching and commenting 💗 Rachel & David 💗💗

[@markgoldsmith1164]

@LeisureBit it brings a whole new aspect, from the inside. You'll love it