Time for You

Sunset at Cowbar Credit Mike Kipling

Sunset at Cowbar Credit Mike Kipling

When you're ready to escape to nature, you can count on the North York Moors National Park for inspiration.

Whether you love nothing better than learning a new skill, trying out a restaurant for the first time, seeking solitude in peaceful spots, watching wildlife, or enjoying smiley moments with friends in beautiful surroundings, our National Park is full to the brim with options to shape your downtime just the way you want.

We’ve pulled together some ideas to get you started on great ways to enjoy ‘Time for You’ across our treasured landscape.

If you're planning a visit to the North York Moors, find out how to do your bit to keep the National Park special and have a great time.

Couple sitting on log in woodland by Dependable

Wood life

Head into the woods and soak up the restorative power of trees

Ravenscar Coastal AmbleFortune's Kippers, a passionate food producer well worth a visit Credit Ceri Oakes

Taste of the North York Moors

Experiences to whet your appetite from cookery schools to behind-the-scenes tours

Laburnum arch at Helmsley Walled Garden Credit Colin Dilcock

Secret gardens

Stroll among stunning floral displays, extraordinary collections and wildlife-rich borders

Rievaulx Abbey Credit Chris J Parker

History and heritage

Find Gothic splendour, Cistercian monasteries and Downton Abbey filming haunts

Soaking up the coastal views on the Cleveland Way National Trail Credit Ceri Oakes

Explore moor trails

Discover spectacular scenery on foot, wheels or hooves!

Join a wildlife photography tour and caputre our moorland birds Credit Gordon Richardson

Go wild

Revel in the natural world – from pristine night skies to whale spotting

Channel your creativity and learn new skills Credit Daniel Wildey Photography

Creative breaks

Try your hand at painting, creating a willow animal or turning textiles into art

A restorative mindful walk at Ravenscar Credit Ceri Oakes

Switch off

Retreat into a serene world of yoga and mindfulness

Become a citizen scientist on a small mammal survey

Care moor

Ideas on how you can help care for the National Park from beach sweeps to wildlife surveys

Plan your escape

North York Moors map

Want to know where to find our 'time for you' experiences?

Plan your escape

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