A light display has illuminated UK's historic Whitby Abbey, a landmark famously noted for being the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's classic horror novel "Dracula." /VCG Photo

On Tuesday night, the ghostly estate was transformed into a haunted house to celebrate the upcoming Halloween week. /VCG Photo

Courageous visitors could explore the site after dark and wander through the dramatic ruins in the spooky atmosphere. /VCG Photo

The famous abbey sits on the East cliff in the Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby. Over 120 years ago, author Bram Stoker visited the harbor town and was inspired to pen his popular Gothic horror tale. /VCG Photo