Top Tips & Helpful Hints for a
Brilliant Time in Robin Hood's Bay
Explore the Old Village | Lower Robin Hood's Bay
- Take time to wander the cobbled alleyways, winding snickets and steps of this old fishing village.
- Embrace the charm, the Bay has stood here for centuries and has stories tucked into every corner.
- Fancy something spooky? The Ghost Walks, Smugglers Tours and the Robin Hood's Bay Museum are a fun ways to uncover the Bay’s curious past.
Watch Your Step
- The village paths are quirky and can be uneven and slippery especially when wet. So wear comfy shoes and take your time exploring.
- You might see small fishing boats near the slipway in the Dock. It’s all part of Bay life, but do stand well back as they’re not easy to steer.
Stay Like a Local
- Many cottages are part of the village’s historic conservation area, full of character, but usually without double glazing or soundproofing.
- Morning gulls are part of the experience, think of them as your feathered alarm clock.
Know Where to Go
- Upper village toilets:
- Station Road Car Park | Free
- Bank Top – 40p, cash only
- Lower village:
- The Dock (by the Old Boathouse) – 40p, card or cash
Stay Safe by the Sea
- Always check the tide times they’re on the homepage of this site. The sea here comes in quickly and can catch you out.
- During storms, enjoy the wild waves from a safe distance, they often reach right up the slipway.
- The cliffs are fragile and constantly eroding, please don’t climb or sit near the base, and keep clear of cliff edges.
Help Keep the Bay Beautiful
Robin Hood’s Bay and its coastline sit within the North York Moors National Park, and we’re proud to help care for such a special and protected place. You can help too, with these simple tips:
- No bins on the beach but you’ll find plenty throughout the village and on the Quarterdeck. Please take your litter with you and dispose of it responsibly.
- Recycle where you can, there are recycling bins around the village, and we encourage visitors to reduce single-use plastics whenever possible.
- Don’t leave rubbish out overnight, if you’re staying in a holiday cottage, keep rubbish bags indoors or in a secure bin. Gulls, foxes and badgers will scatter waste everywhere if they get the chance.
- Found a rock in your bin? It’s meant to be there. Stones are placed at the bottom of bins to stop badgers tipping them over.
- Pitch in, even for five minutes, grab a litter picker and a bag from the Beach Clean Station at The Galley (on the Quarterdeck). Every item you collect helps protect wildlife, marine life and keeps the Bay looking its best.
Together, we can keep Robin Hood’s Bay clean, beautiful and thriving for generations to come.
Enjoy a Dog-Friendly Bay
- Robin Hood’s Bay beach is dog friendly all year round, keeping the tails are always wagging. Many establishments are also dog friendly and the pooches also have their own dedicated dog shop. Great if you've forget the essentials.
- Please clean up after your dog and use any of the public bins in the village to dispose of waste.
Respect the Wildlife
- As tempting as it might be, please don’t feed the seagulls. They’re already bold enough, and feeding only encourages them to swoop.
Find Fossils & Folklore
- The beach is a treasure trove of fossils, sea creatures, and smuggling stories, great for curious minds and explorers.
- Keep your eyes peeled, there's wonder around every corner.
Make Memories, Leave Only Footprints
Robin Hood’s Bay is a truly special place, rich in history, full of character and loved by all who visit. We hope you make happy memories during your stay and that you'll come back again soon.
