Whitby Maritime Training Hub

The Whitby Maritime Training Hub aims to breathe new life into Whitby’s maritime industry, helping to diversify the economy and provide opportunities in the maritime and marine industries for our local people.

Construction of the Whitby Maritime Hub.

This £10 million project will be situated on Endeavour Wharf, a site of maritime activity since the 1800s, from fishing to boat building and today remains an operational wharf as well as providing car parking facilities.

This project addresses a need to develop a better supply of technical abilities to meet the demand in both developing new skills and recertification. Additionally, the Hub will also provide accommodation for maritime businesses and service providers to support economy growth and resilience within the local community.

The project gained planning approval in August 2024 and construction began on site in April 2025.

As well as constructing the building, developers Willmott Dixon have supported a range of community initiatives such as:

  • created five jobs for local people 

  • provided apprenticeships and on-site work placements

  • ran learning experiences for local schools and colleges to help young people understand careers in the sector

  • supported local organisations including Whitby Lobster Hatchery, Whitby Food Bank, Whitby Wardrobe and the Happy Days Centre with over 100 volunteering hours

  • donated to local causes including Personal Protective Equipment for Whitby Fishing School and the Whitby defibrillator project

  • invested in local biodiversity and sustainability initiatives

Tenants

We are speaking with a mix of potential tenants in the training, research and enterprise industries. More information about tenants will be communicated in due course. Those interested in becoming a tenant can contact us. 

Whitby Maritime Hub guidance

Construction timeline

Construction began in April 2025 and is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.

Public car parking

Upon completion of the construction, 198 parking spaces, including spaces for disabled parking, will be available on the site. Please note that the car park will be closed during the construction period for safety reasons. However, operational harbour access will be maintained throughout this time.

Building height

The Whitby Maritime Hub will have an approximate height of 15 metres.

Flood plain information

Endeavour Wharf is classified as a 3B flood plain. The building has been designed to be flood resilient, and the Environment Agency has approved this design with the condition that the hub is used only for water-compatible purposes as defined by the national planning policy framework.

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