# Runswick Bay, Whitby — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This charming North Yorkshire beach near Whitby welcomes families for seaside days out with picnics, though access may prove challenging for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/attractions/runswick-bay (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Campground 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Runswick Bay Whitby, North Yorkshire [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10473354818784621396&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Steven Eastham](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105283167945636598958) **In short:** Runswick Bay is a campsite in Whitby, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 180 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Runswick Bay This charming North Yorkshire beach near Whitby welcomes families for seaside days out with picnics, though access may prove challenging for wheelchairs and pushchairs. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM ## What visitors say [Emiy Rhee](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111056774757794167940/reviews) ★★★★★ Really lovely campsite absolutely no noise pollution you can here the waves from the beach but nothing else at night in a tent great access to beach and local pubs and the buss to Whitby is 23mins and is every 30mins ideal for the textbox! Pitches were good distance from people next to you · via Google [Rebecca Bowler](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106534576583439634698/reviews) ★★★★★ Our first time camping and we have caught the bug, we chose this place due to its location and late check in of 9pm as we were travelling after work. A friendly greeting when we arrived and shown to our pitch. The facilities were perfectly adequate for the few days we were there, appreciated the freezer for ice blocks. The beach is a bit further than we expected and is down a very steep road which wasn’t an issue for us but good to know about. The pub next door had a great menu with so many options and the staff were really friendly. The bus stop is really handy to have so close and the £2 bus fare for whichever destination is a great bonus! Albeit the bus service isn’t too reliable with being on time! · via Google [Kirste Gregory](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109403592293877117407/reviews) ★★★★★ The lodge was lovely, well looked after and very clean. Bedding all cotton and beds were really comfortable too. Very quiet location, great base for walking with the Cleveland Way path very close by. Only downside was all the patios of the lodges face each other so no privacy when sat out on a nice day. Dog friendly too. · via Google [Carla Cooper](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102636225886387658896/reviews) ★★★★★ Great location, and as far as I know, this is the only campsite in Runswick Bay, so they offer a service to campers and motorhomers who want to stay here. We were in a motorhome and would recommend it as you can park up and enjoy walking along the Cleveland way from the door. You can get a bus from outside to staithes or whitby, and further afield if you want to. The walk to staithes is lovely and takes about an hour. A few things to note are that they require cash payment, and there's no cash point in Runswick. Also, there's no electricity, and they charge for hot water to wash up. There's also no waste water disposal that you can drop from the vehicle directly. You have to take it by bucket to a waste water point. For us, we felt that the field didn't offer any privacy. We were allocated a pitch in the middle but were overlooked. If you choose a pitch around the outside or in a corner, you might find you can create some privacy or screening. · via Google ## At a glance **Address** Whitby, North Yorkshire [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.5356560%2C-0.7558140) **Category** Beaches & Coastline **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (180 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Whitby [More attractions in Whitby](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/attractions) ★ 4.2 (180 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/runswick-bay?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01723 383636](tel:01723383636) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Whitby **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6XG6PV+7M [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487f1c110faf0a4f:0x260cf99fefdfa381!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487f1c110faf0a4f:0x260cf99fefdfa381!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Whitby Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DWhitby%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Runswick Bay? Runswick Bay is open Mon–Thu 9am–6:30pm; Fri 9am–8pm; Sat–Sun 9am–6:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Runswick Bay any good? Runswick Bay is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 180 Google reviews. ### Is Runswick Bay dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Runswick Bay. ### Is Runswick Bay indoors or outdoors? Runswick Bay is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Runswick Bay suitable for? Runswick Bay suits all ages. ### Is Runswick Bay wheelchair accessible? Runswick Bay has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Runswick Bay? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact Runswick Bay? Call Runswick Bay on +44 1947 840997. ## More near Runswick Bay ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Cliffemount Hotel 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/saltburn-by-the-sea/hotels/the-cliffemount-hotel) - [St Hildas Boutique ★ 4.6 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/saltburn-by-the-sea/hotels/st-hildas-boutique) - [The Ellerby Country Inn ★ 4.7 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/saltburn-by-the-sea/hotels/the-ellerby-country-inn) - [The Captain Cook Inn ★ 4.4 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/saltburn-by-the-sea/hotels/the-captain-cook-inn) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Beagle Lodge next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/beagle-lodge-uk49204) - [Highfields 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/highfields-uk43261) - [Evergreen House 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/evergreen-house-uk43706) - [Seashells at Runswick Lodge 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/seashells-at-runswick-lodge-syk1197313) ### Campsites nearby - [Runswick Bay Caravan Park ★ 4.2 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/saltburn-by-the-sea/camping/runswick-bay-caravan-park) - [Serenity on the Swale ★ 4.8 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/topcliffe/camping/serenity-on-the-swale) - [Serenity Camping ★ 4.8 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hinderwell/camping/serenity-camping-hinderwell) - [The Old Gatehouse Caravan Park ★ 4.8 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/the-old-gatehouse-caravan-park) ### Things to do nearby - [The Whitby Vampire Curse Treasure Trail 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/attractions/the-whitby-vampire-curse-treasure-trail) - [Port Mulgrave Beach ★ 4.7 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/saltburn-by-the-sea/attractions/port-mulgrave-beach) - [Sandsend Beach ★ 4.8 · 4.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/attractions/sandsend-beach) - [Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum 6.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/saltburn-by-the-sea/attractions/cleveland-ironstone-mining-museum)