The Runswick Bay Hotel

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from Runswick Bay Hotel. 🎃

Whether you're trick or treating, off to Whitby in your finest black velvet, or hiding from the doorbell with a glass of something, have a good one.

We're serving food from 12pm until 9pm today if you'd rather someone else did the cooking.

29/10/2026

Whitby's about to get very busy. 🦇🎃

Goth Weekend starts tomorrow, the Abbey is lit up until Saturday, and Halloween lands right in the middle of it all.

If you're heading over and still need a bed, give us a call. We're 20 minutes up the coast, it's a lot quieter, and there's a full English waiting in the morning.

Just after dinner? We're serving from 5pm tonight and tomorrow, and from 12pm on Saturday.

26/10/2026

Don't miss your chance to join the Runswick Bay Fossil Forage and Shore Safari on the beach this week! Then come and join us for a hot drink or meal afterwards and share your finds.

Runswick fossil forage start times for half term...

Tuesday 27th Cancelled, i'm afraid.
Wednesday 28th 10.30 am
Thursday 29th 11 am
Friday 30th 11.45 am
Saturday 31st 12.30 pm

Forages take 2-2hrs 30 mins. Bring bags or buckets for finds, I'll bring rock-splitting tools and Jurassic fossil stories. Wellies recommended. £10/adult, £5/child capped for large broods. Questions or to book? Hit the WhatsApp button.

26/10/2026

Stuck for a half term day out? Here's one from us. 🍂

Morning: rock pools and fossil hunting on Runswick beach. Check the tide times first.
Lunch: down in the bay at our sister pub, The Royal.
Afternoon: along the coast to Staithes, or into Whitby.
Teatime: dinner with us from 5pm.
Evening: Illuminated Whitby Abbey, 20 minutes away.

Save it, or send it to whoever's in charge of the plans.

22/10/2026

Half term starts next week. Got a plan yet? 🧡

Here's ours;

Daytime: beach, rock pools and fossil hunting on our doorstep.
After dark: Illuminated Whitby Abbey, or a family stargazing event with the Dark Skies Fringe Festival across the North York Moors.
Every night: dinner in our dining room and bed in our family room, which sleeps four with a double and bunk beds.
Every morning: breakfast included.

Message us to check dates.

21/10/2026

The secret to an autumn break on the coast? Go midweek. 🍂

Quieter beaches, emptier paths along the Cleveland Way, and Staithes and Whitby without the weekend crowds.

Come back each evening to dinner in our dining room, sleep well, and wake up to a full English. Breakfast is included in every stay.

Message us for midweek dates.

20/10/2026

Whitby Abbey after dark is something else.

From Friday 23 to Saturday 31 October, English Heritage are lighting up the ruins every evening from 5.30pm to 9pm, with new family performances inspired by Dracula. Tickets need booking, and they're cheaper in advance.

Make a night of it. Dinner with us from 5pm, over to the Abbey, then back up the coast to sleep somewhere quiet. Breakfast is included in the morning.

It lands in half term week, so book your room early.

17/10/2026

Ted here. 🐾 I've been asked to show you round.

The bedrooms: dogs allowed.
The bar: dogs allowed.
The dining room: dogs allowed.
The spot by the door where everyone says hello: mine, but I'll share.

After a muddy walk on the beach, bring your human back here. They get dinner. You get fuss.

Book a dog-friendly stay and come and meet me.

15/10/2026

Coming to Whitby Goth Weekend? 🦇

It runs from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November this year, right over Halloween, and Whitby's beds go fast.

We're about 20 minutes up the coast in Runswick Bay. Spend your days in town at the Bizarre Bazaar and the gigs, then come back to somewhere quieter, with a proper dinner, a comfy room and a full English to set you up for day two.

Still looking for somewhere to stay? Send us a message.

13/10/2026

Dark by seven. Dinner's on. 🍴

The evenings are pulling in and tastes change. Heartier plates, seasonal specials and everything cooked on site by our chefs, using as much local produce as we can get our hands on.

Food is served from 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 12pm at the weekend.

Swipe through a few of this month's favourites and tell us which one you're ordering.