Victorian Weekend

The first Robin Hood’s Bay Victorian Weekend was held in 1994. Initially created to promote business in the village in the traditionally quiet period prior to Christmas, the event has been staged annually and has grown larger each year.

Typically held the first weekend in December, the event gives all visitors and residents the opportunity to dress up in traditional Victorian costume. The village also benefits from a flurry of Christmas decorations from lights to window dressings, Christmas trees and festive wreaths.

Andy Lowe, Bay Town Crier

The Victorian Weekend is organised by a group of hard-working volunteers who stage this weekend for the benefit of everyone, generating business for the local economy and hopefully raising money for local organisations. The Committee works very hard all year to stage this event.

The 2011 Victorian Weekend went ahead smoothly and the weather, although cold, was kinder than the previous year when harsh wintery conditions led to a poor attendance. There were more indoor events for people to enjoy and a good weekend was had by all. We hope you can join us for the 2012 event.

Dates for the 19th Robin Hood's Bay Victorian Weekend:

7th, 8th & 9th December 2012

	Have a look at the Pearly King of Peckham's website for more information on his charitable work: www.pearlykingofpeckham.co.uk
Some members of the 2011 Victorian Weekend organising Committee

The appearance of The Pearly King of Peckham (George Major) & his Queen, the Pearly King & Queen of Lambeth Walk and their Pearly Princess of Lambeth Walk (10 yrs old) was new to the 2011 event.

List of events for 2012 to include:

(More details will follow later in the year)

Art Exhibition & Sales - Treasure Hunt - Open Cottages - Tombola & Auction - Queen Victoria - Magic Lantern Show - Costume Competition - Christmas Stalls - Bay Town Crier - Father Christmas - Street Entertainment - Christmas Lights - Museum - Guided Walks - Steel Drums & Saxophone - Victorian Geologists - Victorian Food & Drink - Alpaca display - hand bell ringers - Dr Busker (Victorian Entertainer - Bawdy songs & ballads)

Here are a few photos from the 2010 Event for you to enjoy.

If you would like any information on the Victorian Weekend, are interested in joining the volunteer Committee, or would like to help promote the weekend with an advert for your holiday cottage or business in the 2012 Victorian Weekend Programme please contact:

Mr Rob Rymer on 01947 880 021

Town Criers in Triplicate

John Brown and Queen Victoria