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For a great free day out, head to Sutton Bank National Park Centre, less than 30 miles north of York. There's an Information Centre for ideas to explore the National Park, a gift shop, Park Life Café and outdoor adventure play area.

Soak up England’s finest view on easy walking trails or head out on two wheels along the new, spectacular Sutton Bank cliff edge family cycle route or 300 metre pump track. Check out our brand new Nature and Dark Skies Hub.

Sutton Bank Bikes, offers cycle hire, training and skills courses, a bike wash, repair and servicing as well as bikes and gear for sale.


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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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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Facilities for visually impaired
  • Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Languages

  • French signs/guides
  • German signs/guides

Parking

  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Postbox
  • Public toilets

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member
  • Welcome Host

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

By Road:Sutton Bank National Park Centre is on the left-hand side of the A170 between Thirsk (8 miles) and Helmsley (8 miles).By Public Transport:From Thirsk railway station, an 8 mile taxi ride, along the A170 up Sutton Bank Road, hill climb to the centre.Accessible by Public Transport: Thirsk station is 8 miles away.

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

Type:Information Centre

Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Sutton Bank, Nr Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2EH
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Tel01845 597426

Opening Times

Sutton Bank National Park Visitor Centre (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00

* Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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