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This is a land where dreams are made. Here you can experience the vast open space of moorland, listen to the call of the upland birds, walk for miles and miles or sit and watch the world go by.

You can wander through woods, saunter through picturesque villages of honey sandstone, throw pebbles in a stream or build sandcastles on the beach. All around are the signs of past generations, historic abbeys, embattled castles, churches, crosses, ancient routes. The local culture and traditions here are strong. You can listen, you can watch and you are welcome to join in.

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Most areas are free of charge to enter. Certain parts of the National Park, may have a toll charge. Please see the website for further details or please contact business.

Events

Saturday, 7th October 2023 - Saturday, 7th October 2023

An image of the Three Lions flags on moorland. Photograph by Harry Pearson.Battle of Byland – The Untold StorySaturday 7 October at 11am – 1pm. Discover the largely untold story of the Battle of Byland with a talk from award winning historian Harry Pearson.
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Saturday, 10th February 2024 - Monday, 26th February 2024

Dark Skies FestivalDark Skies FestivalShowcasing Yorkshire's pristine night skies. A chance to open your eyes and look up towards the night sky!
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Catering

  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Map & Directions

North York Moors National Park

Type:Forest or Woodland

Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5BP
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Awards

  • Membership SchemeDiscover Yorkshire Coast – Silver Member Discover Yorkshire Coast – Silver Member 2021

Opening Times

North York Moors National Park (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

What's Nearby

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  2. This tranquil and historic five acre garden is beautifully laid out in small intimate…

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  3. The largest collections of birds of prey in the UK – come and see everything from the…

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  4. One of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens, containing two temples.

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  1. 'Everywhere peace, everywhere serenity, and a marvelous freedom from the tumult of the…

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  2. Set in acres of beautiful scenery, Ampleforth Abbey is home to the largest Benedictine…

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  3. Designated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Howardian Hills cover 77 square…

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  4. The sheltered walled garden, with spring-flowering organic meadow, orchards and…

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  5. Once one of the great northern monasteries & an outstanding example of early gothic…

    4.98 miles away
  6. For a great day out head to Sutton Bank National Park Centre, less than 30mls north of…

    6.04 miles away
  7. Nestled in the beautiful village of Hutton-le-Hole in the North York Moors National Park,…

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  8. Yorkshire's original family-run lavender farm. We boast spectacular lavender gardens, a…

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  9. Conducted tour of small country brewery famous for its award-winning ales. Brewery tap in…

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  10. Theme Park, Zoo and Holiday Resort

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  11. Visit Castle Howard, one of Britain’s finest historic houses situated near York. Explore…

    10.66 miles away
  12. Nature reserve with interesting flora and fauna. The Bridestones - curious rocks left by…

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