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Inspired By...

'Inspired by' is the name of the new gallery at The Moors National Park Centre at Danby, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. It's a magnificent showcase for local arts and crafts. On display you'll find the work of gifted local craftspeople. There are regular visiting exhibitions by contemporary artists who draw their inspiration from the beautiful landscape of the North York Moors.

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)Smoking 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 April to October daily 10.00 to 17.00 hours; November and December daily 11.00 to 16.00 hours; January to 17 February weekends only 11.00 to 16.00hours; 18 February to 31st March daily 11.00 to 16.00hours.
   
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Contact

Information Centre
Tel: 01439 772737
View the Inspired By... websitewww.visitthemoors.co.uk/inspiredby
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Venue

Inspired By...

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

View the Inspired By... websitewww.visitthemoors.co.uk/inspiredby

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
Thu 2 - Tue 14 Sep 2010 Two Aspects of the North York Moors and Coast
Wed 15 - Tue 28 Sep 2010 Catching the Light
Wed 29 Sep 2010 - Tue 12 Oct 2010 Light, Fire and Form: Essence of the Dinosaur Coas
Wed 13 - Tue 26 Oct 2010 Colour Wonders
Wed 27 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 The Jurassic Coast
Mon 1 - Tue 16 Nov 2010 The Jurassic Coast
Thu 18 - Tue 30 Nov 2010 Artisan Christmas

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 verbal floor announcements
  • 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

  • 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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