Welcome to the North York Moors National Park

What you can do

Whether you live in the National Park or are just visiting there are lots of things you can do to help care for the National Park.

Here are a few ideas:

If you want to be actively involved...

Join one of our volunteer groups

We have a range of indoor and outdoor opportunities for people willing to give some time to the National Park.

Help us to control Himalayan Balsam 

Although nice to look at the Himalayan Balsam poses a threat to some of our most fragile ecosystems. You can help us to keep it under control. 

Help us improve our knowledge of the wildlife in the Park

If you are out and about in the National Park, it would help us if you would provide records of the flora and fauna that you see. It is possible to make useful records with no specialist knowledge.

Tell us if you find a problem on our paths

Nothing's perfect and things change from day to day. Please tell us if you find a problem on our rights of way, that way we can put it right!

Join a National Park event

We run a variety of events and activities so take a look at what we have to offer and see if there is something for you. We will post our 2013 events in the New Year.

Make our website a favourite

We'll tell you what new opportunities there are to be involved in the work of the National Park on our What's New page so do visit us regularly. We sometimes ask for your opinion on our plans for the future and what we are doing. That way you can help shape the future of the National Park. Or why not follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Or do your own thing

Visit our National Park Centres with your friends

The Moors National Park Centre and Sutton Bank National Park Centre are great places to visit. They tell you all about the National Park and give you ideas of places to go to explore further. The more people that understand what makes the North York Moors special, the more it will be loved and cared for by the people who use it. 

Be proud of the North York Moors

Our very own countryside code helps you enjoy the North York Moors and understand the sensitivity of this protected landscape.

There is an increasing range of local produce and artwork from the North York Moors. You can find out where you can buy it on our Inspired by website.

The Inspired by... Gallery at The Moors National Park Centre at Danby has a changing programme of work inspired by the North York Moors.

Share your photos on flickr

It's great to share favourite photos of favourite places.

Join NYMA

This independent charity works to safeguard the National Park. It campaigns, runs an events programme and issues a quarterly magazine Voice of the Moors.