The dark side of Whitby returns once more this weekend. Whitby Goth Weekend is one of the biggest events in the seaside town’s calendar. Known for its connection to all things spooky — including, of course, Bram Stoker’s Dracula — the festival brings with it an alternative celebration of music, fashion, and, in this article’s case, ice cream.
Yes, that’s right, a dark dessert is back for Whitby Goth Weekend. The iconic black ice cream is more than a treat; it’s a symbol of Whitby’s dark yet playful sense of the macabre. Famed for its Whitby Jet, a fossilised black lignite used in jewellery, the ice cream is a fitting snack amid the dark lace, velvet, and the shadowy mystery of the abbey.
Trillo’s of Whitby, a long-standing local kiosk, promotes a “black whippy ice cream” during Goth Weekends. It’s reported that the flavour is a classic vanilla, dyed using safe food colourings or sometimes activated charcoal. They offer a wide range of flavours and sizes to suit everyone. From large waffle cones to smaller children’s cones.
As Goths parade through the seaside town — dressed in everything from full Victorian and steampunk to vampire or industrial attire — a black ice cream makes the perfect accompaniment. The visually striking dessert makes for a fantastic photo opportunity and a wonderfully novel treat.
The Trillo’s kiosk, located by the bandstand, is an Instagram-ready delight that will make your snaps pop. More than just a trend, the black ice cream captures the striking contrast of Goth Weekend’s dark aesthetic against the bright colours and cheery atmosphere you’d expect from a seaside town — one usually associated with fish and chips, arcades, and buckets and spades on the beach.
Fittingly, its connection with Whitby runs deep — from the town’s gothic lore and Dracula legends to the dark, brooding nature of the North Sea. This playful dessert is a delight, and a fitting tribute to the gothic seaside town.
So, if you’re heading to Whitby Goth Weekend, make sure you head to Trillo’s of Whitby and try one of their fantastic black whippy ice creams.
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Feature Image Credit: Trillo’s of Whitby
