This picturesque village dates back to Viking times, its inhabitants always having earned a living from the sea. the village consists of many irregular sized cottages which look down onto the beach and the North Sea. It has three local pubs, a village shop, a Post Office, local fisherman and a couple of restaurants.. Legend has it that the notorious outlaw of the Greenwood Forest sought refuge here from his pursuers. The isolation of the bay made an ideal spot for smugglers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when virtually the whole village was involved in the trade of illicit goods. The village consists of the old part, locally called Bay Town or just Bay and the more recent development above which looks down on Bay Town. The headlands of North Cheek and South Cheek contain an impressive 3 mile sweep of the Bay with the red roofed village tightly packed at the North end. The only main street leads you directly to the sea with a maze of dark alleyways giving access to the old houses. At low tide the sweeping curves of hard rock ledges or scars can be seen reaching out into the Bay. These scars are all that remain of a huge dome, centred in the middle of he Bay which has been eroded away in the geological past. The character and uniqueness of Bay Town will live on, protected now by a 40 foot high sea wall completed in1974.. A little to the north is the town of Whitby, which is steeped in history, very well known for its ancient Abbey, its whaling history and of course its famous son Captain Cook, not to mention DRACULA. North Yorkshire Moors. Tucked away in a North-East corner of England can be found an isolated block of open countryside made up of high moors and narrow dales, which are known as the North Yorkshire Moors. Its scenery ranges from high wild moorlands to quiet pastural dales bordering the rugged coastline of the North Sea. In 1952, its beauty was officially recognised and appreciated and the area was designated as one of the ten National Parks in England and Wales. The area is mostly in private ownership by farmers, foresters and other landowners but visitors are welcome to visit and appreciate the area by using the public rights of way and of course following the country code!! Within this National Park there are over a 10000 miles of public footpaths, bridleways, green lanes and country roads. The villages and market towns +thrive on their tourism and offer excellent facilities for the visitor. Museums, woodlands, forest trails and abbeys, priories, castles, plus tea-rooms, restaurants, scenic drives the list is endless.

CHILDREN/YOUTH PARTY TARIFF 2005 All prices include FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST PACKED LUNCH AND EVENING MEAL. NIGHTCAP AND SNACK (Self-served) ONE FREE LEADER PER 10 PAYING. FOUR NIGHT STAYS Total price for 4 Nights per person. THREE NIGHT STAYS Total price for three nights per person. TWO NIGHTS STAYS(Friday,Sat or Sun) Total price for two nights per person. THREE NIGHT STAYS (Friday-Saturday-Sunday) Total price for 3 Nights per person. Prices are exc. VAT RATES: Rates commence with Evening Meal on day of arival and finish with a Packed Lunch on the day of departure. There is a surcharge of £2 per person for a one night stay. A non-returnable deposit of £2 per person per night is payable but forms part of your total account. CANCELLATION CHARGES: Should a group cancel for any reason the following scale of charges will apply: Before 98 days.. deposit only: 98 days to 85 days.. 40% of total account: 84 days to 57 days.. 50% of total: 56 days to 22 days.. 65% of total: 21 days or under.. Full Payment due: Cancellation should be made by registered post or can be taken by telephone when a reference number will be given. This reference number must be kept as proof of the telephone cancellation. The date of cancellation is deemed to be the first day of notification by registerd post or by phone call reference. If it is possible to resell any dates that are cancelled a pro-rata refund will be made or deducted from any charges due. Final numbers should be sent by post or made by telephone no later than one month prior to your arrival date. These numbers will form your account and an invoice will be sent based on the numbers given. Meal times are flexible but we like to finish the evening meal by 18.30 hrs. and breakfast by 09.30 hrs. As in previous years there is a minimum charge during the SUMMER TERM of 30 paying Monday to Fridays, and 25 paying at weekends.

The lecture room can be used for either work projects or games. Often, local people give talks and slide shows on their own specialised subject. There is also a quiet lounge off the lecture room where teachers and group leaders can enjoy a restful tea, coffee or even their evening meal. Televisions and video facilities are available. For those who have come to do work projects the laboratory is fairly well equipped for experiments of not too ambitious a nature.

The accommodation is on two floors and each bedroom is made up of bunk beds sleeping either 3, 4 or 6 people. All rooms are centrally heated and have hot and cold running water, plenty of cupboard and drawer storage and full bedding in the form of duvets are provided. Two toilets, one shower room and one bathroom are available on each floor, hot water being available all day. Drying facilities are available on request.

The immediate area around Robin Hoods Bay is particularly rich in places of interest. The walker has ample opportunity of seeing the coastline on the Cleveland Way from Staithes in the North via Whitby and Ravenscar to the bustling seaside town of Scarborough in the South. The Danby Moors Centre has countless walks for all ages and abilities from the easy 2-3 circular mile walks, to longer challenges for the enthusiastic ramblers. For those interested in the flora and fauna of the Yorkshire Moors, Robin Hoods Bay is an ideal base, particularly for the Conservationist and Ecologist. Rail enthusiasts can enjoy the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which runs from Pickering to Grosmont (now more well known for its location in the television series Heartbeat) although it is actually one of the last running steam engine railways left in the country. Many Abbeys and Priories are to be found in the area, not to mention stately homes and castles. Painters, sports groups, scout and guide organisations, cycling clubs and friends who just want to spend a few days together can all enjoy the facilities of The Old School House in Robin Hoods Bay. Should you require more information on what to do in the area we have an information leaflet which we would be glad to send you.

We offer full board commencing with a three course evening meal, breakfast the next morning and a packed lunch.

The Old School House is ideal for educational visits. The Old School House comprises living accommodation and educational facilities of a high specification making this uniquely sited Field Study Centre one of the best equipped in the North of England. The position of Robin Hoods Bay provides unrivalled access to nationally significant sites in the study of Geography, Geology, Botany, Marine and Coastal Ecology, Moorland Ecology,Industrial Archaeology, Palaeontology, Marine Biology and local ancient history.

The Old School House is located on Fisherhead in the heart of the ancient fishing village of Robin Hoods Bay, set within the North Yorkshire moors National Park. The Old School house is ideal for both educational visits from schools and leisure outgoings from private clubs. It is now open all year round and can sleep up to 40 people. Proprieters: K T Centres Ltd Directors: KJ Smith TJL Smith. Email info@old-school-house.co.uk

The old School House is located on Fisherhead in the heart of the ancient fishing village of Robin Hoods Bay, set within the North Yorkshire moors National Park. The Old School house is ideal for both educational visits from schools and leisure outgoings from private clubs. It is open from February to November each year and can sleep up to 40 people