2024 Robin Hood's Bay Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)
The little-known beautiful town in the UK! One-day tour guide for Robin Hood's Bay
99% of tourists traveling to the UK will not go to this town
But it is the location of the youth movie 'Wild Child' that I loved to watch when I was a child
Came here for archaeological purposes
Unexpectedly amazed by this seaside town🌊
The place where the male and female protagonists first dated, many familiar scenes
The sunny day is really a hundred times more beautiful than in the movie☀️
If you drive from York to Edinburgh, don't miss it here💕
🌊Robin Hood's Bay
🚗Self-driving from York for 1.5h, 15 minutes to Whitby
There are two parking lots in the town🅿️, the one opposite the Victoria Hotel is closer, but there are fewer parking spaces, if it is full, you can go to the Station Car Park a few hundred meters away
✨One-day tour guide
✅The Victoria Hotel
At the starting point of the pedestrian area, because it is high on the hillside, the view is very good and you can overlook the entire bay~ The hotel's open-air lawn is very photogenic📸On sunny days, you can enjoy a leisurely vacation in the seaside town while basking in the sun and drinking coffee☕️!
✅Movie location
Follow the downhill road all the way, you will pass the Robin Hoods Bay Bookshop, a beautiful bookstore, this alley is also very artistic~
Pass through to King St, the alley where the male and female protagonists passed is near📍The Haven, the entire road has a large slope, it is beautiful to take pictures!
Go further down to the seaside is another location📍The Bay Hotel, the boat at the door is very conspicuous, this is also the busiest place in the town, the open-air seats are full of people, everyone is drinking beer, chatting and singing, it is more atmospheric than the movie!
✅Beach Robin Hood's Bay and Beach
The town's sea view is beautiful! After strolling on the beach, you can walk back along New Rd, there are many small shops on both sides of the main road, you can really shop for a day~ If you are tired, you can go to Fish Box to eat fish and chips🍟, not only the fish and chips are delicious, the view of the open-air seats is also great!
In fact, it's enough to play the whole town in half a day, you can play with Whitby and Salt Burn Town along the way~
Although Ronbin Hood's Bay is very niche in China, and even few British students will come, but many locals come on vacation with their families~☀️
This seaside town is indeed more romantic than in the movie💕
Robin Hood's Bay, England 🇬🇧 📸
Robin Hood’s Bay, a picturesque village on England’s North Yorkshire coast, is a charming blend of natural beauty and historic allure. Nestled within the North York Moors National Park, this coastal gem is known for its steep, cobbled streets that descend to a small, sandy beach framed by dramatic cliffs. The bay itself is part of the Cleveland Way National Trail, offering stunning coastal walks with panoramic views of the North Sea.
The village’s history is steeped in fishing, piracy, and smuggling. Its quaint, narrow alleys and ancient cottages, many of which are now bed-and-breakfasts or cozy pubs, reflect its long maritime heritage. Local lore suggests that the village was once frequented by pirates, adding an element of mystery to the coastal landscape. Today, Robin Hood’s Bay is a popular destination for both hikers and holidaymakers, offering a mix of relaxation and adventure.
The beach, with its exposed rocky outcrops, is a haven for fossil hunters, while the surrounding cliffs provide spectacular scenery, particularly at sunset. Visitors can enjoy seafood at local restaurants or browse through quaint shops selling local crafts and treasures. Whether it’s the village’s history, its coastal beauty, or its welcoming atmosphere, Robin Hood’s Bay is a quintessential English seaside escape.
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