What to do in Robin Hood's Bay

There is so much to do in Robin Hood's Bay. Get yourself lost in the quaint alley, of days gone by, browse the local independent shops or stop and watch the world go by in one of the numerous cafes or pubs.


Learn about the smuggling history of Bay in the local museum, on a smuggling tour, or take an evening ghost walk. 


Fancy something eat, you will be spoilt for choice with cosy cafes for daytime treats, to pubs and bistro for evenings. Experience local music and events in this one of a kind village on the Yorkshire Coast.

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Robin Hood's Bay

"The local pubs and eateries surrounding the cottage are all excellent, with friendly staff and great food."

Muir Lea Robin Hood's Bay

Muir Lea Store

Brambles Bistro Robin Hood's Bay

Brambles Bistro 

Dollies Ice Cream Shop Robin Hood's Bay

Dollies Sweet Shop

Smugglers Inn Robin Hood's Bay

Smugglers Inn 

"We loved it!! Like stepping back in time.... lovely old style shops, everyone is so friendly and great places to eat."

Tea Toast and Post Robin Hood's Bay

Tea Toast & Post 

The Old Drapery Robin Hood's Bay

The Old Drapery 

The Laurel Robin Hood's Bay

Laurel Inn 

The Bay Hotel Robin Hood's Bay

Bay Hotel 

"Great pubs and food locally including eggs from the local shop. This place has everything you need for a family getaway"

The Cove Robin Hood's Bay

The Cove Café 

Jessica Hogarth Gift Shop Robin Hood's Bay

Jessica Hogarth 

Paws Dog Shop Robin Hood's Bay

Paws for Dogs 

Berties in Robin Hood's Bay

Berties & Bookshop

"The local pubs and eateries surrounding the cottage are all excellent, with friendly staff and great food."

The Dolphin Robin Hood's Bay

The Dolphin 

Browns Robin Hood's Bay

Browns

Dinosaur Shop Robin Hood's Bay

Dinosaur Shop 

Bay Fisheries Robin Hood's Bay

The Fisheries

"We will definitely be back. If you’re toying with the idea of booking a trip, don’t delay — you won’t be disappointed"

Fish Cottage Robin Hood's Bay

Fish Cottage 

Elle Estelles Robin Hood's Bay

Elle Estelles

Coastguard Station Robin Hood's Bay

Coastguards Station 

Jo's Jet Robin Hood's Bay

Joes Jet Jewellery 

Don't forget the beach, that is dog friendly all year around. Great for rock pooling, fossil and jet hunting and beach walks

Rock Pooling 

Rock pooling in Robin Hood's Bay

Sunsets

Sunset in Robin Hood's Bay

Dog Walks

Dog Friendly Robin Hood's Bay Beach

Beach Walks

The beach at Robin Hood's Bay

"We had 3 little ones with us. They loved it, especially in the morning, on the beach when the tide was out. Would highly recommend"