Things to do – North York Moors & coast
Things to do – North York Moors & coast
– October 2024
Please mention Thirsk Tourist Information when you make contact
updated 30.11.23
Sutton Bank National Park Ctr.
visitor centre — Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EH. More
Tel 01845 597426 Website https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/suttonbank
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Ampleforth, York
Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth, York YO62 4EY. Tel 01439 766099Email reception@ampleforthabbey.org.uk
Website https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/visit-us
Children welcome. Children can enjoy the 'Mouse Hunt' in the Visitor Centre. Children's sandwiches and pizzas are available in the Tea Room. Accessible. Fully accessible Dogs welcome with conditions.
Bempton, Bridlington
RSPB Bempton Cliffs The Seabird Centre, Cliff Lane, Bempton, Bridlington YO15 1JF. Tel 01262 422212Email bempton.cliffs@rspb.org.uk
Website https://www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs
Children welcome. Trails to explore and additional activities during school holidays. Puffin season, a favourite with youngsters, runs from April to end of July. School groups welcome - but must be booked in advance. Accessible. All viewpoints have wheelchair access and wheelchair bays. A hard surfaced path runs to three of them. Two mobility scooters (one all-terrain) are available but must be booked in advance. Blue badge parking bays immediately outside the Seabird Centre. Adapted toilet inside the Centre. Full accessibility statement and short film on the Bempton Cliffs website. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Castle Howard, York
Castle Howard Head of People, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. Tel 01653 648333Email house@castlehoward.co.uk
Website https://www.castlehoward.co.uk
Children welcome. Accessible. Designated parking, onsite land-transport with disabled access. Wheelchair loans. Carers free of charge. Lift for manual wheelchairs to all public rooms (a few exceptions). Garden paths and entrances ramped for easy access. Dogs welcome with conditions. The Yorkshire Arboretum Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY. Tel 01653 648598
Email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org
Website https://www.yorkshirearboretum.org
Children welcome. Plenty of space to run around. Small woodland playground and den. Children's trails during school holidays Accessible. Disabled parking, Visitor Centre is fully accessible Access to the arboretum not suitable for wheelchairs but all terrain mobility scooters are available and can be booked by telephone. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Dalby Forest, Pickering
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Lower Dalby, Dalby Forest, Pickering YO18 7LT. Tel 0845 643 9215Email info@goape.co.uk
Website http://www.goape.co.uk/dalby
Children welcome. Age 10+ & height 1.4m for tree-top adventure. Go Ape Junior for 6-12 year olds, height 1m. Forest Segway over 7 stone (45kg). Supervision ratios apply. Dalby The Great Yorkshire Forest The Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Dalby Forest, Pickering YO18 7LT. Tel 01751 460295
Email dalbyvisitorcentre@forestryengland.uk
Website https://www.forestryengland.uk/dalby-forest
Children welcome. Family friendly, Play areas, GoApe Tree Top Junior, Enchanted woodland, Family cycle and walking trails, Events for children, Outdoor activities and guided sessions, Cycle hire & Orienteering . Accessible. Easy access, Two mobility scooters available free of charge from the Visitor Centre (pre-bookable), Easy access trials suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Danby, Whitby
The Moors National Park Centre Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB. Tel 01439 772737Email mcinfo@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Website http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
Children welcome. Interactive displays, indoor climbing wall, quizzes, trails, brass rubbing. Accessible. Mobility scooter and manual wheelchair available. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Driffield
Burton Agnes Hall The Estate Office, Driffield YO25 4NB. Tel 01262 490324Email office@burtonagnes.com
Website https://www.burtonagnes.com
Children welcome. Maze, garden games, children's corner, woodland sculpture walk. Accessible. The gardens, grounds and the ground floor of the house all wheelchair accessible. No wheelchair access to the first and second floor, however a reduced rate is offered and these areas can be viewed in an album on the ground floor..Accessible toilet. Dogs welcome with conditions. Sledmere House & Gardens Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG. Tel 01377 236637
Email info@sledmerehouse.com
Website https://www.sledmerehouse.com
Children welcome. Rare Breed Farm Park, adventure play area, lots of child friendly events throughout the year. Accessible. Access to all parts of the house is sometimes restricted for the disabled. Contact in advance for further information. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Gilling East, York
Ryedale Society of Model Engineers The Clubroom Mail Box, The Old School House, Gilling East, York YO62 4JJ.Website https://www.rsme.org.uk
Children welcome. Miniature railway train rides Accessible. Field car park Dogs welcome with conditions.
Great Ayton, Middlesbrough
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum 101 High Street, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough TS9 6NB.Website http://www.captaincookschoolroommuseum.co.uk
Children welcome. Including school parties. Interactive displays, play corner. Accessible. Fully accessible; lift to 1st floor.
Helmsley, York
Bilsdale Riding Centre Shaken Bridge Farm, Hawnby, Helmsley, York YO62 5LT. Tel 01439 798225Email info@bilsdaleridingcentre.co.uk
Website https://www.bilsdaleridingcentre.co.uk
Children welcome. Hands on with ponies Duncombe Park The Estate Office, Helmsley, York YO62 5EB. Tel 01439 772625 / 770213
Email info@duncombepark.com
Website http://www.duncombepark.com Helmsley Arts Centre Old Meeting House Court, Helmsley, York YO62 5DW. Tel 01439 772112
Email boxoffice@helmsleyarts.co.uk
Website https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk
Children welcome. Youth theatre age 5-18. Half-term activities. Accessible. Parking, access & toilet Helmsley Castle Castlegate, Helmsley, York YO62 5AB. Tel 01439 770442
Email helmsley.castle@english-heritage.org.uk
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/helmsley-castle
Children welcome. Space to play and to learn. Dogs welcome with conditions. Helmsley Walled Garden Cleveland Way, Helmsley, York YO62 5AH. Tel 01439 772314
Email info@helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
Website https://www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
Children welcome. Chickens in the walled garden and our new labyrinth. Accessible. Full wheelchair access along gravelled paths, disabled toilet. Dogs welcome with conditions. National Centre for Birds of Prey Duncombe Park, Helmsley, York YO62 5EB. Tel 01439 772080
Email info@ncbp.co.uk
Website https://www.ncbp.co.uk
Children welcome. Child friendly, free colouring sheets, free word search and free ink stamp trail for children. Accessible. The Flower Belt Helmsley, York YO62 5EE.
Email theflowerbelt@gmail.com
Website https://theflowerbelt.co.uk
Accessible. A field based farm so a Mobility scooter would make getting about slightly easier Dogs welcome with conditions.
Hovingham, York
Hovingham Hall The Estate Office, Hovingham, York YO62 4LX. Tel 01653 628771Email office@hovingham.co.uk
Website http://www.hovingham.co.uk
Accessible. Partial access to ground floor, no mobility scooters
Hutton-le-Hole, York
Greenwood Crafts Unit 5-6, The Craft Workshop, Hutton-le-Hole, York YO62 6UA. Tel 01751 417089Email wendy@greenwoodcrafts.co.uk
Website http://hutton-le-hole-crafts.co.uk
Children welcome. Small gifts Accessible. Some spaces inside shops can be tight for large mobility scooters. Dogs welcome with conditions. Ryedale Folk Museum Hutton-le-Hole, York YO62 6UA. Tel 01751 417367
Email info@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Website https://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Children welcome. School holiday activities are on offer, there is a year-round fun children's trail to follow and our animals (pigs, chickens and sheep) are always a hit with children. A new play area for younger visitors (under 5s) includes a play house in an original 'gypsy caravan' and a ride-on tractor zone. A construction/building activity room caters for children aged 6+. Accessible. Benches located regularly around the site. Free mobility scooters - pre-booking advised. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Kilburn,
White Horse (maintenance) Kilburn,. Tel 03000 674300Email yorkshirefdo@forestryengland.uk
Website https://www.forestryengland.uk
Kirby Misperton, Malton
Flamingo Land Resort Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17 6UX. Tel 0800 4088840Email info@flamingoland.co.uk
Website http://www.flamingoland.co.uk
Children welcome. Interactive Zoo Keeper talks and handling sessions throughout the day. Accessible. Access to rides via the exits, accessible toilets. Download the accessibility guide specific details for
Leavening, York
Ryedale Vineyards Farfield Farm, Leavening, York YO60 7LS. Tel 01653 658035Email ryedalevineyards@gmail.com
Website https://www.ryedalevineyards.co.uk
Malton
Eden Camp Modern History Museum Malton YO17 6RT. Tel 01653 697777Email admin@edencamp.co.uk
Website https://www.edencamp.co.uk
Children welcome. WW2 reconstructed camp, Children's play area/Assault course. Free wartime-themed puppet show. Accessible. Fully accessible in all areas. Manual wheelchairs, and braille sheets can be borrowed free of charge. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Marske-by-the Sea, Redcar
Winkies Castle Museum 162 High Street, Marske-by-the Sea, Redcar TS11 7NB. Tel 01642 775086Email post@winkiescastle.co.uk
Website http://www.winkiescastle.co.uk
Children welcome. Activities for children. Accessible. Not suitable for wheelchairs Dogs welcome with conditions.
Nunnington Hall, York
Nunnington Hall Nunnington Hall, York YO62 5UY. Tel 01439 748283Email nunningtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall
Children welcome. Seasonal children's trails in the house and garden
Pickering
Beck Isle Museum Bridge St, Pickering YO18 8DU. Tel 01751 473653Email info@beckislemuseum.org.uk
Website http://www.beckislemuseum.org.uk
Children welcome. Activities, children's events, outdoor area. Accessible. Partly, not 1st floor. Disabled toilet. North Yorkshire Moors Railway 12 Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ. Tel 01751 472508
Email info@nymr.co.uk
Website https://www.nymr.co.uk
Children welcome. Travel on a steam hauled service to Goathland where 'Hogsmeade' was filmed in the first Harry Potter film. Accessible. Accessible toilets at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont. Wheelchair access to train via ramp and all platforms accessible. Call ahead for assistance. Dogs welcome with conditions. Pickering Castle Castlegate, Pickering YO18 7AX. Tel 01751 474989
Website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pickering-castle
Children welcome. Ourdoor games. trail, seedbombs Accessible. Uneven ground. Stairs can mainly be avoided. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Rievaulx, Helmsley, York
Rievaulx Abbey Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LB. Tel 01439 798228Email rievaulx.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk
Website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rievaulx-abbey
Children welcome. childrens trail, shop, large grounds, check website for children’s seasonal activities. Accessible. Partly accessible Dogs welcome with conditions. Rievaulx Terrace Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LJ. Tel 01439 798340
Email nunningtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rievaulx-terrace
Children welcome. Run around the wood & terrace. Accessible. Dogs welcome
Scampston, Malton
Scampston Walled Garden Estate Office, Scampston Hall, Scampston, Malton YO17 8NG. Tel 01944 759111Email info@scampston.co.uk
Website http://www.scampston.co.uk
Children welcome. Family explorer trails, playground, fairy trail, nature trail, fairy stories during holidays. Accessible. Walled Garden and Restaurant fully accessible. Mobility scooter for loan, pre-booking advised on 01944 759111. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Scarborough
North Bay Railway Station building, Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PF. Tel 01723 368791Email info@snbr.org.uk
Website https://nbr.org.uk
Children welcome. Plenty to see and do Accessible. 100% wheelchair friendly Dogs welcome with conditions. Scarborough Castle Castle Road, Scarborough YO11 1HY. Tel 01723 372451
Email scarborough@english-heritage.org.uk
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/scarborough-castle
Children welcome. Historical education & events Accessible. Adapted toilets.The castle and grounds are mostly accessible. Dogs welcome with conditions. Scarborough Sea Life & Sanctuary Scalby Mills, Scarborough YO12 6RP. Tel 01723 373414
Website https://www.visitsealife.com/scarborough
Children welcome. Interactive rock pool, feeding demonstrations, soft play area, mini-golf. Accessible. Stephen Joseph Theatre Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1JW. Tel 01723 370540
Email tickets@sjt.uk.com
Website https://sjt.uk.com
Children welcome. We regularly have shows for families, plus classes and workshops from the Creative Engagement Department. Accessible. Level access to Box Office & accessible toilets. Induction loops. Wheelchair lift to the shop. Passenger lift to the Round and McCarthy auditoria. Designated wheelchair spaces in both theatres. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Skinningrove, Saltburn
CIeveland Ironstone Museum Deepdale, Skinningrove, Saltburn TS13 4AP. Tel 01287 642877Email visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk
Website https://landofiron.org.uk
Children welcome. Interactive mining experience. Accessible. Wheelchair access to the tour Dogs welcome with conditions.
Sutton Bank, Thirsk
Sutton Bank National Park Ctr. Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EH. Tel 01845 597426Email suttonbank@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Website https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/suttonbank
Children welcome. For little ones, head to our outdoor adventure play area, withh quirky tree house, stone castle, three magical stone roundhouses, the large sandpit, mud kitchen, and go log clambering over the 'swamp' Accessible. https:/www.accessibilityguides.org/content/sutton-bank-national-park-centre Dogs welcome Yorkshire Gliding Club Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EY. Tel 01845 597237
Email enquiry@ygc.co.uk
Website https://www.ygc.co.uk
Accessible. Wheelchairs limited to ground floor. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Terrington, York
Yorkshire Lavender Terrington, York YO60 6PB. Tel 01653 648008Email lavenderworld@btconnect.com
Website http://www.yorkshirelavender.com
Children welcome. Lots of runaraound space, Hillside snakes and ladders. lavender maze, new play area. Accessible. Gardens with path throughout, disabled toileets and ramps/flat surfaces through entrances Dogs welcome with conditions.
Thornton Dale, Pickering
Dalby Bike Barn Ltd The Square, Maltongate, Thornton Dale, Pickering YO18 7LF. Tel 01751 476633Email info@dalbybikebarn.co.uk
Website https://dalbybikebarn.co.uk
Whitby
Captain Cook Memorial Museum Grape Lane, Whitby YO22 4BA. Tel 01947 601900Email info@cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Website https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Children welcome. Family Fun. Follow a Museum Activity Trail. Display your own drawings (acitivity cards). Learn about Captain Cook and those who sailed with him from our volunteers. Join our workshops Accessible. Short ramps connect the differing levels of the street entrance, the courtyard and the ground floor rooms of the Museum. Wheelchair users are able to negotiate them. There are handrails where appropriate. The reception area doubles as a shop. Staff are happy to assist if requested. Stair access to the first floor is supplemented by a lift from reception which takes one wheelchair and carer at a time. There are two WCs in the museum, one of which is accessible. The DVD for the second floor and attic is on the ground floor through the Blue Room. Large print guides are available, as are detailed room by room guides in small print. We have translations of the latter in French, Dutch and Norwegian. Whitby Abbey Abbey Lane, Whitby YO22 4JT. Tel 01947 603568
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey
Children welcome. Dedicated section for children in the exhibition and extensive event program for children, including in the summer holidays. Accessible. Dogs welcome Whitby Museum Pannett Park, Whitby YO21 1RE. Tel 01947 602908
Email keeper@whitbymuseum.org.uk
Website https://www.whitbymuseum.org.uk
Children welcome. Toy section, play area outside Accessible. Fully accessible, wheelchair entry via rear door, accessible toilets. Whitby Pavilion Complex West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Tel 01947 458899
Website http://www.whitbypavilion.co.uk Bark Endeavour Fish Quay, Whitby Harbour, Whitby YO21 1DN. Tel 01723 364100
Email info@endeavourwhitby.com
Website http://www.endeavourwhitby.com
Children welcome. Sea cruise on 40% size replica of Captain cooks ship. Dogs welcome with conditions.
Whitwell on the Hill, Malton
Kirkham Priory Whitwell on the Hill, Malton YO60 7JS. Tel 01653 618768Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kirkham-priory
Children welcome. Accessible. Reasonably level Dogs welcome
Wintringham, Malton
Wolds Way Lavender Sandy Lane, Wintringham, Malton YO17 8HW. Tel 01944 758641Email admin@woldswaylavender.co.uk
Website https://woldswaylavender.co.uk
Children welcome. Two acre giant games maze, timber trail play area, mini football golf, Miniature railway, den zone building, sculpture trail, giant sandpit, bird hide. Accessible. Good disabled access Dogs welcome with conditions.
Wykeham, Scarborough
North Yorkshire Water Park Wykeham Lakes, Long Causeway Road, Wykeham, Scarborough YO13 9RA. Tel 01723 865052Email info@northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk
Website https://www.northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk
Children welcome. Dogs welcome with conditions.