Development of new National Park headquarters underway in Helmsley
Construction of the new headquarters in Helmsley is progressing rapidly, with work well underway on site.
The new National Park depot is located nearby and was completed in June 2026. Known locally as the Old Print Works, the formally derelict building has been extensively refurbished and now features upgraded workshops, stores, vehicle garaging, a tree nursery and dedicated areas for washing and drying equipment.
Funding for the development project is being met through a combination of capital investment made available to National Parks through Defra, together with the sale of Authority-owned property assets. These include a former office on Bondgate in Helmsley (sold in 2022), premises on Sawmill Lane and, ultimately, the Old Vicarage in Helmsley.
If you have any questions about the plans, you may find the information you're looking for in the latest information links at the bottom of this page, or on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
You can also see a timeline of major milestones here.
Development summary
- High quality office accommodation, fit for modern hybrid working
- Use of high-quality natural materials, including local stone and timber cladding
- A ground floor room for public meetings
- On site parking for staff and visitors
- Secure and covered cycle parking for staff and visitors
Community benefits
- Improvements to the landscaping of the site, increasing biodiversity and benefitting nature
- Creation of a well-surfaced path from Riccal Drive to Station Road linking pedestrian routes within Helmsley
- Refurbishment and re-purposing of the current Headquarters - the Old Vicarage in Helmsley - to provide opportunity for additional housing within the town (Subject to separate development proposals)
- Refurbishment and re-purposing of derelict Old Print Works building located off Riccal Drive in Helmsley
- Relocation of staff vehicles away from residential streets onto purpose built car parks
Green credentials
- Design based of Passivehaus principles
- Solar panels to provide energy generation on site
- High-performance glazing and high levels of thermal insulation
- Materials will be selected based on their locality, recycled content and durability
- Electric vehicle charging facilities for cars, fleet vehicles and bicycles.
Please see the latest updates below. You can contact us with any questions at general@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Last updated: 06 Oct 2026