Danby Lodge National Park Centre

January and February, weekends only, plus daily 16 February – 1 March, 10.30am to 4pm
Daily 2 March – 1 November, 10am to 5pm
Daily 2 November – 3 January 2027, 10.30am to 4pm
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
4 January – 7 February 2027, weekends only, 10.30am to 4pm

Entry to the Centre is free

Danby Lodge National Park Centre
Lodge Lane
Danby
Whitby
YO21 2NB
Tel: 01439 772737
Email Danby Lodge National Park Centre

£3.80 up to 2 hours and £6 over 2 hours.

Our ticket machines are card payment only. Apple Pay and Android Pay are available.

Alternatively PayByPhone is available and we recommend downloading the app before your visit as mobile coverage can be limited at the Centre.

You can also pay for your parking at Reception when the Centre is open.

Visit us lots? We have a frequent user permit which is excellent value for money for regular visitors or residents.

All the money raised in this car park is spent on looking after the National Park. Thank you for helping others to enjoy their time here.

Danby Station on the Esk Valley Railway located in the village (OS Grid Reference: NZ 717 084) is a 20 minute stroll away along a minor road, though do look out for traffic.

Moorsbus runs services to Danby Lodge from April to September on weekends and public holidays. Please check their timetables for more information.

EV chargers
There are eight EV (7kW Type 2) chargers in the car park. This includes two accessible bays.

Toilets
There are baby changing facilities in the external female and male toilets.
Changing Places toilet on the ground floor inside the Centre plus a further accessible toilet outside next to 'in the Wilde' (RADAR key required).

Dogs
Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Centre buildings or in Crow Wood, except for assistance dogs.

Please speak to our National Park Centre staff who will be happy to advise on alternative dog walks from the door.

Free Refill for water bottles

Facilities for cyclists
Free e-bike chargers and cycle repair station plus parking facilities for bikes near the external toilets.

Defibrillator
We have a defibrillator with 24 hour access which can be found on the outside of the building near to the exterior ladies toilets.

In an emergency, please make sure that you call 999 before going to find the defib.

The operators will know the access code to unlock it and if the unit is out of action, and this may be able to save you valuable minutes.