Bram Stoker fans will remember Whitby as Dracula's entry point to England.

Twice a year Whitby is home to Whitby Gothic Weekend, one of the largest Goth events outside of the Treffen. Friends of mine have been going for 5 years and onward, but I haven't been. The next one is April, whose going?

The bands this time don't impress me much aside from Clan of Xymox. Last April it was Cruxshadows but I missed it due to sheer lack of funds, but I may venture down to the festival. Lots of bands play outside of the main event and venues all over the town do special Goth stuff, like Goth markets, Goth club nights, Goth meets at the bars and pubs.

Here's what to expect.