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The Moors National Park CentreThe Moors National Park Centre

The Moors National Park Centre  The Moors National Park Centre

Located in the village of Danby, The Moors National Park Centre is at the very heart of the beautiful moorland of the North York Moors and is the perfect place to start any visit to the National Park.

Not only does the Centre boast one of only a handful of Timber Tangle climbing frames in the country, but a new indoor play area and climbing wall make it a great all year, all weather venue for families.

An interactive exhibition at the Centre includes a stunning audio visual experience and plenty of hands on interactives to help explain the natural history, archaeology and people of the moors. The Inspired by Gallery, framed by its beautiful untreated oak beams, has displays on the range of arts and crafts available within the National Park and also plays host to visiting contemporary artists on a regular basis.

There are accessible wildlife and riverside trails around the grounds and plenty of seating if you want to just sit and soak up the fantastic views across the Esk Valley. There is an Information Centre to help you plan what to see and do on your visit and a shop full of books, arts and crafts, children’s toys and outdoor clothing. A tasty café is also on site serving locally produced food and drink.

View key to symbolskeyDisabled access Disabled toilets Credit cards accepted (no fee) Gift shop On-site light refreshments Accepts groups Coach parties accepted Baby changing facilities Education/study area Facilities for educational visits On-site catering Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedFacilities for visually impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry
Please contact business.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Thu 1 Apr 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Mon - Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Notes The opening times are: January to 14 February weekends only 11.00 to 16.00 hours, 15 February to 31 March daily 11.00 to 16.00 hours, April to October daily 10.00 to 17.00 hours, November and December daily 11.00 to 16.00 hours.
   
The Moors National Park Centre
The Moors National Park Centre
 
 

Contact

Information Centre
Tel: 01439 772737
View the The Moors National Park Centre websitewww.visitthemoors.co.uk
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Venue

The Moors National Park Centre

Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

View the The Moors National Park Centre websitewww.visitnorthyorkshiremoors.co.uk

54.465036,-0.896852See location on Multimap

Map reference: NZ 716083


By Road:
From the A171 towards Whitby, turn right signposted Danby, the Moors Centre is 1 mile from Danby village. The Centre lies in picturesque grounds on the side of the River Esk, 16 miles inland from Whitby. The Moors Centre is a pleasant one mile walk from Danby Station. Moorsbus, the National Park's very own bus network drops you right at the door.

Public Transport :
Danby Station on the Esk Valley line (Middlesbrough to Whitby); Moorsbus network from many locations within the National Park and also from Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Hull and York. In 2008 Moors bus operates from16 March to 26 October on Sundays, Bank Holidays and Easter Saturday, on Tuesdays and Fridays in July and September, and every day from 21 July until 30 August. For more information, timetables and itineraries please visit the Moorsbus website hyperlink to: http://www.visitnorthyorkshiremoors.co.uk/content.php?nID=244

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile from Danby station

Parking: £2.20 a day (£1 after 3pm) Parking ticket from any car park run by the North York Moors National Park Authority gives you the car park price off a Moorsbus ticket during the Moorsbus season when used on the day of purchase.

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sun 5 Sep 2010 Danby Castle - Level 2 Health Walk
Wed 29 Sep 2010 - Tue 12 Oct 2010 Light, Fire and Form
Wed 6 Oct 2010 The Moors National Park Centre - Level 1 Health Wa
Wed 13 - Tue 26 Oct 2010 Colour Wonders
Wed 3 Nov 2010 Danby Castle and Little Fryupdale - Level 3 Health

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Ramp to entrance
  • Handrail by ramp
  • Entrance is well lit
  • Automatic door at the main entrance

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Visitor information available in audio format
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Nut free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system
 
 

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