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Sutton Bank National Park Centre is now closed
In line with Government guidance, Sutton Bank National Park Centre is now closed and will reopen when restrictions are lifted. Further information on available facilities and the latest updates are available on the main National Park Centre page.
Opening times for the National Park Centre
Subject to change due to coronavirus - please check our main National Park Centre page for the latest information.
- Open daily until 3 January 2021, 10.30am to 4.00pm
- January and February, weekends only until 14 February, 10.30am to 4.00pm
- Daily from 15 February until 31 March, 10.30am to 4.00pm
- Daily April to October, 10.00am to 5.00pm
- Daily November and December, 10.30am to 4.00pm
- Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Open 26 December - 3 January 2022, 10.30am to 4.00pm
Opening times for Park Life Café
Please note Park Life Café may be open at different times to the National Park Centre.
Opening times for Sutton Bank Bikes
Please note Sutton Bank Bikes may be open at different times to the National Park Centre, see opening times on their website for the most up-to-date information.
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How to get here
Sutton Bank National Park Centre is six miles (9.5km) east of Thirsk (or 7.5 miles (12km) west of Helmsley) at the top of Sutton Bank on the A170.
There is limited public transport to Sutton Bank. The nearest railway station is in Thirsk (7.5 miles away).
There are pay and display car parks.
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Thirsk
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