ONE of the UK’s prettiest seaside villages is losing one of it’s Christmas events for good.
Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire is holding its traditional Victorian Weekend event later this year – and it’s a very important one.
For over 30 years, locals and visitors have flocked to the seaside village in their period costumes to celebrate what’s known as Victorian Weekend.
Robin Hood’s Bay completely transforms to look as if it’s in the Victorian era – and it’s free to enter.
It’s a Christmas event too, so expect big festive trees, brass bands playing Christmas tunes, and stalls selling handmade gifts, mince pies and mulled wine.
There will also be games and plenty of mini-events will take place around the village.
Everyone gets into the spirit of it and you’ll feel like you’re in a Dickens novel seeing people dressed up as Victorian noblemen and women, to chimney sweeps.
There’s a best-dressed competition, so looks do matter on this occasion.
If you’re interested, then you need to visit this year, as unfortunately, the event will not be held again.
Over December 6-7, Robin Hood’s Bay will hold the final ever Victorian Weekend due to current organisers stepping down and there being no one to replace them.
The news was announced in October 2025 with a lengthy Facebook post that read: “After more than 30 years of tradition, fundraising, and community spirit, Victorian Weekend 2025 will mark the end of an era for Robin Hood’s Bay.”
It continued to add: “We hope you will join us to make the last Victorian Weekend truly memorable. Expect all your favourite traditions, plus some exciting new additions.”
The news was a sad shock to locals and visitors. In the comments, one wrote: “We’ll be deeply saddened to see it go after visiting it for 10 years or so. It’s become its own little self-contained Christmas in its own way.”
Another added: “This is such sad news. My husband and I have stayed at the Bay Inn every year for the past few years and the first time, purely by chance, it was the Victorian weekend.
“Since then we have come every year. Such huge amount of work. We love it. See you in December for the last one.”
Robin Hood’s Bay is a well-known fishing village known for being very beautiful as it sits on the edge of the water.
It has cobbled streets, that are car-free, and little stone cottages and shops.
The village has an interesting history too as during the 18th century, it was home to the busiest smuggling community on the Yorkshire coast.
Ships would stop there in the night to pass tobacco, tea and rum through secret tunnels underneath the cottages – some of which still exist today.
If you want to carry on exploring, you can head up to Whitby which is just 13 minutes away by car – and according to a UK seaside expert, is even better in winter.
Madeleine Bunting, an award-winning author and travel writer who spent last two years visiting 40 seaside towns in England, said: “Whitby is [better in the winter] too because there are fewer crowds.
“There are lots of great restaurants and lovely warm cafes in Whitby, and there’s also lots to see when you’re not battling with the crowds around the harbour.
“From long bracing walks along the beach to warm cafes and indoor attractions, there’s plenty to do in Whitby even in the winter.”
Set in Yorkshire, Whitby is known for its beaches and historical sites – although they can be quite busy during the warmer months.
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