Rockpool Rummage at Robin Hoods Bay
Visit us at the Old Coastguard Station in Robin Hood's Bay for Rockpooling on the beach!
- Booking essential
Join our staff for a guided rock-pooling session looking at the fascinating creatures that make the rocky foreshore at Robin Hoods Bay their home.
Marvel at amazing anemones, spot hermit crabs carrying their house on their back and find out fascinating facts about sea slugs! This family friendly session will look at how to rockpool safely and responsibly.
What to expect:
- Arrival and registration - Brief introduction to the activity - Rockpooling Session on the Beach with National Trust staff - Round up talk at end of session
For ages 6 years+. £3.50 per child. Limited places, so booking is essential.
Refreshments available at the Old Coastguard Station.
Please note: Sturdy footwear & appropriate outdoor clothing.
The beach is accessed via a steep downhill walk through the village then a cobbled ramp or steps. Uneven surfaces on the beach.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child Per Child | £3.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet opposite the Old Coastguard Station at The Dock in Robin Hood's Bay.
- What to bring and wear
Wellingtons or similar sturdy waterproof footwear. No sliders or flipflops. Appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather conditions on the day.
- Accessibility
Parking at pay-and-display car parks at the top of the village. No parking in the lower village. The beach is accessed via a steep downhill walk through the village then a cobbled ramp or steps. Uneven surfaces on the beach.
- Other
The cost of the event is £3.50 per child attending. Well behaved dogs on a lead can attend.
Upcoming events
Fossil Forage at Robin Hoods Bay
Join our staff for a stroll on the beach looking for fossils and other treasures.
Jurassic Jaunt, a Family Friendly Fossil Hunt in Robin Hoods Bay
Join palaeontologist Dr Liam Herringshaw for an in depth look at the fossils that can be found here at Robin Hoods Bay and perhaps even find some for yourself.
Beach Art Workshop at Robin Hood's Bay
The Beach is our Canvas! Join this FREE drop in session to create a huge sand artwork celebrating nature on the Yorkshire Coast.
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