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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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Buckets and Spades at the ready, its time to get creative in our Sandcastle Competition. We can't wait to see your fantastic creations, prizes for the best ones. Building starts at 11:00 with judging at 12:30. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Times

The basics

Suitability

All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Meeting point

Meet under the seawall at Robin Hoods Bay Beach, look out for the National Trust Bunting and flags.

What to bring and wear

Dress appropriately for the weather on the day.

Accessibility

See National Trust Yorkshire Coast accessibility statement.

Other

We have a limited number of buckets and spades so we recommend that you bring your own to avoid disappointment.

Upcoming events

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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.

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on
23 Jul to 28 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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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