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Fossil Forage at Robin Hoods Bay

Join our staff for a stroll on the beach looking for fossils and other treasures.

  • Booking essential

We will start in our exhibition upstairs at the Old Coastguard Station to hear about how fossils were formed, find out about the different folk names the fossils have and what exactly a Devil’s Toenail really is. Then head out for a short, guided stroll on the beach to find some for yourself.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child Per Child£3.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for Children age 6+

Meeting point

Meet upstairs in the Old Coastguard Station, The Dock, Robin Hoods Bay.

What to bring and wear

Please note: Sturdy footwear & appropriate outdoor clothing. A Bag to put any finds into. No fossil hammers required or permitted.

Accessibility

The beach is accessed via a steep downhill walk through the village then a cobbled ramp or steps. Uneven surfaces on the beach.

Other

Please note due to the limited size of the exhibition room at the Old Coastguard Station we kindly ask that only 2 adults accompany each family group during the introductory talk. Other members of the family are more than welcome to join us for the beach session.

Contact info

Old Coastguard Station

Upcoming events

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Rockpool Rummage at Robin Hoods Bay 

Visit us at the Old Coastguard Station in Robin Hood's Bay for Rockpooling on the beach!

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on
24 Jul to 27 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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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.

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on
29 Jul to 11 Aug 2025
at
11:30 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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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on
12 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
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Sandcastle Competition at Robin Hoods Bay 

Join us on the Beach for some good old fashioned family fun. FREE to enter

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on
26 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30