Little has changed in ‘The Bay' since the last century with a history involving pirates, smugglers and press gangs. It is first mentioned in 1538 as a “fisher townlet of twenty boats” and fishing was the main livelihood here until the end of the 19th century. At its peak, Robin Hoods Bay's importance as a fishing centre surpassed that of Whitby! Despite the decline of the once thriving fishing industry you can still see local fishermen working on their nets and lobster pots before putting their boats out to sea.
The narrow winding streets and quaint cobbled pathways conceal many beautiful properties, some of which date back to the early 15th century.
There are many things to see and do right in the village – as well as so much in the area. You could park your car and just walk or cycle… or drive to the stunning North York Moors, visit Whitby (just 6 miles away) or the many other beautiful coastal and inland villages, like Sandsend, Staithes, Runswick, Grosmont, Goathland, Rosedale, Danby, Lealholm and Egton – to name just a few….
Robin Hood's Bay has a brilliant website for information on events, things to do, photo gallery, attractions, shopping, eating etc… See www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk
Buy the local monthly ‘Bayfair' magazine for local news and Tide Times www.bayfair.co.uk
Eating and Drinking out
Whatever your tastes there is something for everyone. From pub food to fine dining, cream teas to a la carte…
Some Ideas, in no particular order, are :-
The Fylingdales Inn – 01947 880433, www.fylingdalesinn.co.uk
The Grosvenor Hotel – 01947 880320, www.thegrosvenor.info
The Victoria Hotel – 01947 880205, www.victoriarhb.com
The Wayfarer – 01947 880240, www.wayfarerbistro.co.uk
The Laurel Inn – 01947 880400
Candys – 01047 880961
The Old Bakery Tea rooms – 01947 880709
Swell Café Bar – 01947 880180, www.swell.org.uk - also a stunning Wedding venue
Ye Dolphin – 01947 880337
Picnics – 01947 880016
Maryondale Fish and Chips – 01947 880426
The Dollies and Ice Cream Van with deck chair hire – 07792 613283
Bramblewick Restaurant - 01947 880187, www.bramblewick.org
The Bay Hotel – 01947 880278
Shopping and services
There are many beautiful shops to visit in Bay selling all manner of items. You will find everything from daily provisions, fresh fish (locally caught lobster when in season) and locally sourced meats, home-baked breads, books, sandwiches, ice-creams, fine antiques, art work, clothing, gift ware and treasures!
Barnard's Butchers and takeaway pizzas – 01947 880322
Dollies, a sweet shop since 1928
Raw Fibres – 01947 880632
Thorpe Stores and ATM Cash Machine – 01947 880213
Station Road Post Office & Off license & General Store – 01947 880202 (cash back available)
Forge Gallery – 01947 881049
Poppies of Bloomswell, quality gifts – 01947 880637
The Old Drapery Shop – 01947 880401
The Old Post Office – 01947 881123
Swell Gift Shop – 01947 880180
Muir Lea Stores – 01947 880316
Morwen Le Fay – 01947 881254, www.morwenlefay.co.uk
John Gilbert Antiques – 07969 004320
Cromwells hand crafted Plaques - 01947 880496, www.cromwellsplaques.com
Pages second hand books – 07977 013756
Mobile Xpress hairdresser – 01947 605364
Jet Black Jewellery – 01947 881206, www.jetblackjewellery.co.uk
Body Line Health and Beauty Studio – 01947 880672
Browns, sweets and ice cream – 01947 600123
Hair at Home – 07977 374003
Bell's Angel gifts – 01947 810060
Mark Laycock, craftsman in wood – 01947 881111, www.marklaycock.co.uk
Attractions
From learning about the tides and rock pools at the Old Coastguard Station to visiting one of Bay's oldest places of worship, there is certainly something for everyone. A few are listed below – also see the village website www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk
Ghost walks – 01947 895122
Swell Cinema – 01947 880180, www.swell.org.uk
Old Coastguard Station - 01947 885900 – get your free Coast Alive Tracker Pack !
Museum and Mortuary - Robin Hood's Bay has its' own Museum and Mortuary! Run entirely by volunteers. Displays include fishing, shipping, local history and geology. Details of the many shipwrecks and historic rescues in the Bay are recorded and there is a unique model of a smuggler's house showing how contraband could be concealed!
The area around Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby and this part of North Yorkshire has a huge variety of choice when it comes to finding things to do :-
Trailways Cycle Hire, Sales & Railtrail Visitor Centre – 01947 820207, www.trailways.info
North Yorkshire Off Road Centre – 01947 880371, www.nyoffroad.co.uk
Doodlepots in Whitby – 01947 825824, www.doodlepots.co.uk
The Woodcraft Workshop – 01947 881111
N E Yorkshire Geology Trust – 01947 881000, www.neyorksgeologytrust.com
Farsyde Riding Centre – 01947 880249, www.farsydefarmcottages.co.uk/riding.asp
North York Moors Railway, www.nymr.co.uk
Old St Stephens Church – usually open June 1st – Sept 30th 10-4pm
Whitby Abbey
Walks along the disused railway track towards Whitby and Scarborough
North York Moors National Park and the Centre at Danby, www.north-york-moors.com
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