The Moors National Park Centre
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Overview
The Moors National Park Centre is the ideal place to start exploring the North York Moors National Park. The visitor centre is housed in a former hunting lodge set on the banks of the River Esk. It has interactive displays about the area and changing art exhibitions. There is also an indoor climbing wall, an outdoor adventure playground, events and local walks. A gallery displays works by local artists. Photo credits: main photo - Chris Parker; tea room - Fridge Productions; climbing wall & play area - Mike Kipling; inspired by gallery - Charles Twist
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Jan-Feb, weekends 10.30-4; Feb half term-Mar & Nov-Dec daily 10.30-4; Apr-Jul & Sep-Oct, 10-5; Aug daily 9.30-5.30
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
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The Fox & Hounds
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Beacon View Barn
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Crag House Farm
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Blinkbonny Cottage
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Blinkbonny
Blinkbonny is in an elevated position, with lovely views over hills and woodland. Inside, the cottage is warm and welcoming; outside, there is a small, walled patio. There’s access to t...
Townend Farm B & B
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Ann's Cottage and The Old Smithy
Ann's Cottage and The Old Smithy are in the pretty village of Rosedale Abbey, a short drive from Pickering. Enjoy the wonderful scenery, peace and quiet and great walking country. This ...
