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03/09/2026

December festivities in Baytown

Robin Hood’s Bay reveals plans for a new Victorian Weekend in 2026. 🎄✨🎩

Last year, it looked as though one of Robin Hood’s Bay’s best-loved Christmas traditions had come to an end.

After more than 30 years, the organisers of the original Victorian Weekend announced December 2025 would be the final event, ending a festive tradition part of village life since 1994.

But Victorian Christmas in Bay isn’t disappearing quite so easily…

This December, The New Victorian Weekend will take place on 5th–6th December 2026, kicking off a brand-new series of celebrations as part of the Robin Hood’s Bay Advent Festival. 🎄

And it won’t be the only festive weekend to look forward to:

✨ 5th–6th December – The New Victorian Weekend
🏴‍☠️ 12th–13th December – Pirates & Smugglers Weekend
🎅 19th–20th December – Family Weekend

Plans are still coming together, but visitors can expect a festive mix of live music, Christmas carols, entertainment, market stalls, displays, and the return of the famous biscuit dunking competition.

For the New Victorian Weekend, traditional dress is strongly encouraged too, with the hope of once again filling the Bay’s cobbled streets, alleyways and historic buildings with Victorian characters and a little Christmas nostalgia.

It might be a new event with a new name, but it’s lovely to know that Victorian Christmas spirit will be returning to Robin Hood’s Bay in 2026. ❤️🎩🎄

03/06/2026

🅿️ Parking Update for Robin Hood’s Bay Visitors

From 1st June 2026, North Yorkshire Council parking permits are no longer available to purchase from Baytown Stores or any other outlet.

When parking in the Upper Village Council car parks (opposite Hotel Victoria and The Grosvenor Hotel), you must now either:

✔️ Pay at the ticket machine
✔️ Use the RingGo app

📍 RingGo Location Codes:
• Bank Top Car Park – 4640
• Station Car Park – 4641

⚡ Bank Top Car Park has 4 electric vehicle charging bays.

♿ Blue Badge holders can park free of charge in North Yorkshire Council parking spaces. 2 disabled parking bays are available at both Bank Top and Station Car Parks.

ℹ️ These car parks are usually pay and display from March to October, with free parking during the winter months, although this is at the discretion of North Yorkshire Council and may change.

ℹ️ Please visit 👉 https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

📸 Steve Husband Photographer

Please note this picture is for fun, visitor parking is not permitted on the beach

18/05/2026

Robin Hood’s Bay crowned Yorkshire’s top seaside spot in recent poll. ⚓🌊❤️

This time, Whitby and Scarborough aren’t in the spotlight. Robin Hood’s Bay has been named Yorkshire’s best coastal town in a recent ranking by Holiday Cars.

This charming North Yorkshire village ranked above several popular seaside spots, and it’s clear why.

With its steep cobbled streets, cosy pubs, independent shops, sea views and postcard-worthy cottages, Robin Hood’s Bay is a brilliant place to explore this summer. Wander down to the beach, hunt for fossils and rock pools, enjoy a coastal walk, or simply grab an ice cream and soak up the views.

Located between Whitby and Scarborough, this historic fishing village offers everything you need for a memorable day by the sea: charm, character, history, and plenty of Yorkshire coastal magic.

This small village has a big seaside personality.

19/04/2026