Be in the know!
You'll find Tourist Information Centres (TIC), National Park Information Points and National Park Mobile Information Units in many of the market towns and villages across the area.
National Park Centres and TICs are good places to start exploring the region. The knowledgeable and friendly staff and volunteers will help you plan your visit in advance and when you are here. You can also pick up a copy of our popular Out & About annual visitor guide.
Services provided vary from one TIC to the next but they may include:
- Accommodation booking
- Tickets for local theatres and shows
- Public transport information
- Information on things to see and do
- Maps and guidebooks
- Coach tickets
- Local crafts and souvenirs for sale
National Park Centres and Tourist Information Centres
- Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Lodge Lane YO21 2NB T:
01439 772737 - Sutton Bank National Park Centre YO7 2EH (on the A170 east of Thirsk) T:
01845 597426
Our Centres at Sutton Bank and Danby Lodge, alongside Dalby Forest are fully accessible and will be able to help with any queries. Many of our Centre staff have completed accessibility awareness training and can help you with advice on places to visit and the facilities you may need.
- Easingwold - Chapel Lane YO61 3AE T:
01347 821530 - Great Ayton Discovery Centre, 105b High Street, Great Ayton TS9 6NB T:
01642 723268 - Northallerton - Applegarth DL7 8LZ T:
01609 776864 - Scarborough Central Information Point at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Westborough YO11 1JW T:
01723 383636; - Scarborough Open Air Theatre Box Office, Burniston Road YO12 6PF T:
01723 818111 - Scarborough Library & Information Centre, Vernon Road YO11 2NN T:
01609 536602 - Stockton - 134 High Street TS18 1LP T:
01642 528130 - Thirsk - 93A Market Place YO7 1EY T:
01845 522755 - Whitby - Harbour Office, Endeavour Wharf YO21 1DN T:
01723 383636
Seasonal National Park Mobile Information Units
Our Rangers and Voluntary Rangers can be found at other locations at certain times of the year in our mobile information units. They will be able to answer any questions; you'll also find a range of information to take away and some of our walks leaflets are available to buy.
Farndale - Low Mill Car Park - during wild daffodil season (March/April)
National Park Information Points - ask a local!
Take advantage of insider knowledge at our National Park Information Points around the North York Moors. Local people know the National Park best so who better to ask for advice about what to do and where to go? You can also stock up on maps, guidebooks, walking and cycling leaflets, as well as pick up a copy of our annual Out and About guide.
- Goathland - The Post Office
- Guisborough - Guisborough Town Hall
- Hutton le Hole - Ryedale Folk Museum
- Pickering- Beck Isle Museum
- Rosedale Abbey - Rosedale Abbey Caravan Park
- Staithes - Staithes Museum
- Thornton le Dale - Wardill Bros
Find accommodation in the North York Moors
The distances may seem short but there's so much to do here, you'll need a bed for the night or even a week. From boutique hotels, farmhouse B&Bs, cosy cottages, camping pods on family campsites, or even a pigsty, you'll find somewhere to stay whatever your style of accommodation and you'll be guaranteed a warm welcome.
Activity friendly accommodation
Perfect if you've got a particular interest in cycling, dark skies, nature or walking. These accommodation businesses have gone the extra mile to make sure you'll have all the information and facilities you need.
Cleveland Way National Trail
Planning on walking the Cleveland Way National Trail? Use their interactive mapping to find places to stay along the route.
North York Moors' Champions
Our Champions are a small, yet mighty group of businesses. They strive to be the best and work closely with the National Park to ensure you get the most out of your stay.
Accessible accommodation
Check out these accommodation providers who have worked with VisitEngland to develop their access for all.
To help plan your accessible holiday, you can select accommodation on the Visit North Yorkshire website, providing access information and book your break with confidence.
Search and book your accommodation with Visit North Yorkshire