The Moors Centre
The Moors National Park Centre is our flagship visitor centre, set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Esk. From the doorstep, you can see pretty much everything that makes the North York Moors National Park so special: moorland, woodland, farmland, miles of hedges and drystone walls, historic buildings – all basking in glorious peace and quiet.
The Centre has recently been refurbished from top to bottom. There are loads of fun and fascinating things to see and do, inside and out, and admission is absolutely FREE.
• Brand-new exhibition and gallery area
• Indoor climbing wall and outdoor play area
• Gift shop – local books, crafts and souvenirs
• Tearooms
• Fantastic walks, events and activities
Opening Times
April-October - Daily, 10am to 5pm
November, December and March - Daily, 11.00am to 4.00pm
January and February - Weekends, 11.00am to 4.00pm. Daily from 13th February to end of February, 11.00am to 4.00pm.
How to get there
The Moors National Park Centre is in the north of the National Park, less than a mile from village of Danby in the Esk Valley (OS Grid Reference: NZ 717 084).
In the summer months it’s easy to get to the Centre using either the Moorsbus Network or the Esk Valley Railway. Alternatively, you can leave your car in the Centre's car park and use the bus or the train to explore the surrounding area.
The Moors National Park Centre
Lodge Lane
Danby
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 2NB
Tel: 01439 772737
Fax: 01287 660308
Email: moorscentre@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk
If you need more information, please contact us.
To find out more about The Moors Centre's new look, click here.
To find out about school visits to The Moors Centre click here
