The Moors National Park Centre
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Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Apr 2013 - Wed 31 Jul 2013 | Mon - Sun 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Thu 1 - Sat 31 Aug 2013 | Mon - Sun 09:30 to 17:30 |
| Sun 1 Sep 2013 - Thu 31 Oct 2013 | Mon - Sun 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Notes | Closed 26 December to 2 January |
Contact
Information CentreTel: 01439 772737
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Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
The Moors National Park CentreLodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB
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 (1.6 kms) from Danby station
Parking: £2.20 for two hours & £4 per day.
Yearly and weekly car park passes available
Also at this venue
The Moors National Park Centre
Landscape Painting with Watercolours
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Mon 27 May 2013 | Have-a-go Archery |
| Tue 28 May 2013 | Landscape Painting with Watercolours |
| Tue 28 May 2013 | Tree-shirts |
| Wed 29 May 2013 | Bella the Butterfly |
| Wed 29 May 2013 | Butterfly and Dragonfly Art Workshop |
| Wed 29 May 2013 | Recycled Art |
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
