Visiting Robin Hood’s Bay: A Day Trip from Leicester

by DayOutPlans · Published 26th April 2023 · Updated 4th May 2023

Escape to the seaside: A day trip to Robin Hood's Bay from Leicester

If you live in Midland towns such as Birmingham and Leicester, it is still possible to take a day trip to the seaside. There are several popular seaside towns in Lincolnshire, such as Skegness, as well as Norfolk beaches in Hunstanton, Brancester, and Barmouth, Aberdyfi in Wales, and the Yorkshire coast, which is perfect for weekend or day trips.

Driving to Robin Hood’s bay

If you plan to drive from Leicester to Robin Hood’s Bay, it’s recommended to leave early in the morning, preferably between 7 am and 8 am, to arrive at your destination before noon and have the rest of the day to explore before returning. The drive takes about three hours (160 miles) via the M1 and A64. It’s suggested to take a break at one or two rest stops along the way due to the long journey. Some recommended service stations to stop at include:

Welcome Break Woodall Northbound Service （30/31, M1, Woodall, Sheffield S26 7XR）, located on the side of the M1 (KFC, Burger King, Subway, Starbucks, Waitrose, and WHSmith)
Bilbrough Top Services (A64, A64 Leeds York Road, Bilbrough, York YO23 3PP). In addition to petrol stations, there is also a McDonald’s and a Starbucks.

Parking at Robin Hood's bay

When it comes to parking at Robin Hood’s Bay, the Robin Hood’s Bay Bank Top Car Park is a small car park with an excellent location and a nice view overlooking the village. However, spaces are limited, especially during busy weekends in the summer. It’s suggested to arrive before noon. If this car park is full, you may want to go to the nearby Station car park, which is just 2 minutes away. There is also a public toilet with a 20p entry charge near the Bank Top Car Park and a large pirate ship playground with beautiful scenery. It’s easier to park at the Bank Top Car Park and take a 5-6 minute walk to the old village and beach since driving into the village is very difficult due to narrow and steep roads, and there’s no space for parking unless you’re a resident.

For more information on parking in Robin Hood’s Bay, please visit: https://www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk/about-rhb/parking-local-transport

Activities

Pirate Ship Playground

Next to Robin Hood’s Bay Bank Top Car Park is the Pirate Ship Playground, which children will love. It has a large wooden pirate ship with climbing walls and bridges, as well as a lighthouse-shaped slide and other playground equipment in the play area.

This playground is located on a hilltop, overlooking the sea, and the view is amazing! It is a great place to relax with children.

For more details about the playground, please have a look at : Pirate Ship Playground, Robin Hood’s Bay

There are public toilets at the entrance to the playground, with coin-operated self-entry.

Eat

Across the Bank Top car park is a pub in Victoria Hotel, where you can have lunch or a cup of coffee.

If you walk along New Rd towards the beach, you will see another restaurant called Fish Box where you can get very good fish and chips, and there is often a queue. The outdoor dining environment here is also beautiful.

There are also many restaurants and shops in the village near the beach.

Old Village

Robin Hood’s Bay Museum (Entry is FREE) Address: Fisherhead, Robin Hood’s Bay, 4TQ, Whitby ( For more museum information, please visit: https://museum.rhbay.co.uk )
Walk on the sandy and shingle beach，have a fossil hunting

Coastal Walk from Robin Hood's Bay to Ravenscar

If you enjoy coastal walks, seals, and fossils, then the Robin Hood’s Bay – Ravenscar route is not to be missed. Remember to prepare food and drink in advance, as there are no food or restroom facilities along the way. The only places where they are available are at both ends of Robin Hood’s Bay and Ravenscar. For a detailed guide to the walk, please visit: Robin Hood’s Bay and Ravenscar Coastal Walk