Robin Hood's Bay
Fall in love with the charm of the quaint coastal village of Robin Hood’s Bay. Nestled in amongst dramatic cliffs and heather moorland this pretty village is famous for far more than fishing folk. Bay as it is known, once was the east coast hub for 18th century smuggling.
A village awash with contraband of silk bails, kegs of rum and brandy, tea, and tobacco. It is said contraband could leave the ships reaching the top of the village without ever seeing daylight. All through a secret network of tunnels and hidey holes.
Narrow, cobbled alley ways stacked up houses and a Bay secluded from prying eyes, local towns & villages. Its not difficult to see why Robin Hood’s Bay became the centre of smuggling activity in the 1700’s. Stay in the very cottages that once were home to the smugglers, their families and bountiful illicit goods.
Find out more about the old Robin Hood’s Bay way and how wives played privy to the secret goings on. Head to the Robin Hood’s Bay Museum for a closer look at old life. Then head to the National Trusts Old Coastguard Station. Here you will discover a little more about the history and life living by the sea. You will learn about the tides, local wildlife, and geology.
Take a stroll along the Dinosaur Coast on Robin Hood’s Bay Beach. Walk in their very footsteps. Look for Ammonites, Belemnites and Devil’s Toenails (Gryphaea). Fossils common to Bay beach but not too common you will not have to look for them. What is more exciting than finding something Jurassic and millions of years old. The keen eye might also spot a bit of Jet too.
Walk along the famous National Trail The Cleveland Way. Just follow the Acorns and follow its journey along the dramatic clifftops. Not so much a head for heights head along the Cinder Track, the old railway line that ran from Whitby to Scarborough. Reasonably flat it is nice and accessible for pushchairs and Bicycles.
Hungry? You will be spoilt for choice from locally produced Beacon Farm ice-cream to locally landed seafood. The Bay boasts Pubs, Bistros and Restaurants, Tearooms and not one but two Fish & Chip shops to name just a few. Real Ales, the latest Gin, local Beers and spirits you will need more than a week to taste your way around the Bay.
Find your perfect little Robin Hood’s Bay hidey hole right here with us at Baytown Holiday Cottages.
Visiting in June? Robin Hood’s Bay is host to the Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Weekend. Live music at every turn from the top to the bottom of the village. You can sing and dance along as you explore Robin Hood’s Bay.
December sees Robin Hood’s Bay host the Victorian Weekend. There’s
lots to do, traditional games, live music, stories of old, ghost walks,
craft fair and lot’s more fun to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Whitby
Take a journey through the life of one of the worlds greatest explorers. Captain James Cook. Head to the Captain Cook Memorial Museum once the home of Cook himself and where he learnt his craft. Hop...
Scarborough
Venture off for the day and explore the wonderful collection of coastal towns and villages here on the Yorkshire Coast. Scarborough Town offers all the delights of a seaside town. Amusement arcades,...
Staithes
Not too dissimilar to our beloved Robin Hood’s Bay Staithes is filled full of old fisherman’s cottages and oodles of coastal charm. Wander down into the old village exploring the cobbled streets...
Saltburn
The food capital of the Yorkshire Coast. Fish and Chips on the seafront are a must while watching the world go by. Watch the waves lapping at the shore & the surfers enjoying the curls of the waves....
Runswick Bay
Further up the coast past Sandsend you will find Runswick Bay. A gem of a sandy beach enjoy your day walking barefoot in the sand and beachcombing. Either end of the bay is great for fossil hunting...
Sandsend
Sandsend sits on the edge of Whitby. You can easily spend the day here. Wander through Mulgrave woods up to the old castle ruins, loop round and head out onto Lythe Bank. Here you will find fabulous...
The North York Moors National Park
The North York Moors National Park,
home to our very own Robin Hood's Bay. The National Park is the perfect
mix of coast and moorland. Escape the everyday pressures of life here
in this thriving hub of coastal and moorland nature and wildlife. City
life is non-existent here with bustling coastal or market towns the
busiest it gets.
Great beauty and tranquillity greet you
everywhere you look. Whether you choose to relax by adopting a slower
pace of life or through thrilling adventures the NYMNP can accommodate
you. Walk, Run or Hike the many trails taking in some of the great
adventures. Wainwrights Coast to Coast, a 190-mile challenge starting in
St. Bees, Cumbria and finishing in Robin Hood’s Bay. The Cleveland
Way, 109 miles of moorland and dramatic coastline. Starting in Helmsley
and ending in Filey you will take in famous landmarks, towns, and
villages.
There are cycling hubs, hire and routes in The Great
Dalby Forest, at Fryup Dale and Sutton Bank. The National Park offers a
range of cycling options from road cycling to MTB. Want all the thrill
but less pedalling? Hire an electric bike.
The North York Moors also has a range of accessible activities indoors and out, viewpoints, experiences, and attractions.
Abbeys,
Castles, Forests and Woodlands, Museums, Galleries, Independent
Boutique shops and a whole host of ways to enjoy delicious local produce
from the moorland and sea. Just some of the ways in which you can delve
into what makes the North York Moors the National Park it is.
In December 2020 the North York Moors National Park was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve. Prepare to have your breath taken away as your eyes adjust to the sight of up to 2000 stars twinkling back at you.
554 square miles and a stunning 26 miles of dramatic coastline just waiting for you to explore and begin making memories here in Robin Hood’s Bay and The North York Moors National Park.