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Places to Visit in and around the North York Moors National Park

The areas and places we have included on this page, are just a few of the attractions that you can visit easily during your stay in the North York Moors

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North York Moors Attractions, North York Moors Activities

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Captain Cook Memorial Museum Grape Lane, Whitby, Tel: 01947 601900	The Museum is in the 17th century house on Whitby’s harbour where the young James Cook lodged as apprentice. It was here Captain Cook trained as a seaman, leading to his epic voyages of discovery
The Moors National Park Centre Danby, Whitby North Yorkshire Tel: 01439 772737	The Moors Centre , set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Esk. It is a great place to find out all about the North York Moors National Park. There are loads of fun and fascinating things to see and do, inside and out, and admission is absolutely FREE.
Castle Howard York, North Yorkshire Tel: 01653 648 444	Magnificent 18th century house situated in breathtaking parkland, dotted with temples, lakes statues and fountains; plus formal gardens, woodland garden and potager. House guides share the history of the house, family and collections, while outdoor-guided tours reveal the secrets of the architecture and landscape
Old Coastguard Station, Robin Hood’s Bay Tel: 01947 885900	If you go down to the sea today make a beeline for the Old Coastguard Station in Robin Hood’s Bay. This Visitor Centre, a joint venture between the National Park and the National Trust, is ideally placed to get to grips with what the Heritage Coast is all about
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens Beningbrough, Tel: 01904 472027	This wonderful Georgian house owned by the National Trust is filled with 18th century treasures including more than 100 famous paintings and seven interpretation galleries with hands-on acuities, all done in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery.
World of James Herriot Thirst Tel: 01845 524234	The World of James Herriot is a unique tribute to vet and author James Herriot. Learn... About being a vet in our interactive vet's surgery and farm and check out the exhibits in the only veterinary science museum in the country. Re- live... The TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small' in our three studio sets.
Dalby Forest Low Dalby, Pickering, Tel: 01751 472771	Dalby Forest offers over 8,000 acres of woodlands to explore and enjoy, including play areas for children (at Sneverdale and Adderstone), barbeques for the family and plenty of way marked trails, cycling and walking, for all abilities. The Visitor Centre is just beyond Low Dalby Village, 1.5 miles from the Thornton Dale entrance. The forest has a nine mile scenic drive with car parks, picnic places and BBQ sites
Flamingo Land, Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire, Tel: 0871 911 8000	One price family adventure park with over 100 rides and attractions including the UK's only motorbike launch roller coaster, the free falling cliff hanger and new for 2006, Kamali, the suspended looping roller coaster. There is also 5 family shows plus the UK's largest privately owned zoo, home to many exotic species including giraffes, lions rhinoceros and tigers
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway	The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is the most popular heritage railway in Britain. Steam locomotives take visitors through 18 miles of stunning countryside stopping at picturesque stations along the way. Special events and dining services throughout the year.
Cropton Brewery & Visitor Centre The New Inn, Cropton, Tel: 01751 417330	Unique opportunity to see inside a micro brewery producing award-winning real ale in a rural setting on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and Cropton Forest. Visitor centre and gift shop, unusual souvenirs, country walks.
Scarborough Castle Scarborough Tel: 01723 372451	With over 2,500 years of turbulent history behind it, Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland between two bays, with sheer drops to the sea. Before the castle was built, this natural fortress was favoured by prehistoric settlers before serving as a Roman signal station and Viking haven.
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Purple Mountain Bike Centre Low Dalby, Pickering North Yorkshire Tel: 01751 460011	MOUNTAIN BIKING can provide the ideal opportunity to discover the unspoiled beauty of Dalby Forest.The Purple Mountain hire centre is based in Low Dalby, a small, lively village, in Dalby Forest, near Pickering. Being at the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors, it is well situated for exploring the rugged moorland and gentle picturesque valleys and dales.
Brickyard Farm Lakes, Malton Tel: 01653 693606	Brickyard Farm Lakes is located in North Yorkshire's beautiful Ryedale. Being only 3 miles from Malton there is easy access to the North Yorkshire Moors, A very attractive, level, grassed site offering coarse or carp fishing by day permit. Tackle and bait shop on site
The Cleveland Way National Trail	The Cleveland Way is 109 miles / 176 Kilometres of ever changing and beautiful landscapes and scenery. The route follows a horseshoe line of great variety around much of the beautiful North York Moors National Park. Starting from the market town of Helmsley, The Cleveland Way heads across heather Moorland before reaching the coast at Saltburn.
Moor to Sea Cycle Route Yorkshire Moors	The Moor to Sea cycle route is a long distance cycle trail across the North York Moors National Park that links the towns of Scarborough, Pickering and Whitby. Crossing through pleasant forests, open moorland, and traveling along the spectacular heritage coastline, the route takes in some of the most varied and dramatic scenery in North Yorkshire.
Ariel Extreme Kirlington, Beadle Tel: 0870 850 2808	Get high... traveling above the forest floor encountering rope bridges, scramble nets and zip slides .Aerial Extreme is a high adrenaline tree-top adventure ropes course bringing together the buzz of a theme park ride with outdoor adventure
Go Ape at Dalby Forest Low Pickering, North Yorkshire Tel: 0845 643 9215	Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides.....all set high above up in the treetops.Ejoy around 3 hours of fun, challenge and adventure, which you'll be talking about for days.
Pesky Husky Trekking, Staintondale, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Tel: 01723 870521	Pesky Husky is located at Meeting House Farm in Staintondale approx. 8 miles from Scarborough. Offering supervised trekking along a scenic training circuit and public pathways. http://www.peskyhusky.co.uk/
Yorkshire Gliding Club, Thirsk Tel: 01845 597237	FLY in a fleet of modern gliders in scenic North Yorkshire. SOAR on our ridge, in thermal and in glorious wave. Gliding in Yorkshire is something special. Whether you're a trainee pilot, a gliding pundit, or a member of the public wanting to try something new.
Bilsdale Riding Centre Hawnby, Helmsley North Yorkshire Tel: 01439 798225	Bilsdale Riding Centre is situated within the North Yorkshire Moors approximately one mile south of the small hamlet of Hawnby. Bilsdale Riding Centre provides splendid views, clean air and wild life in abundance. Bilsdale Riding Centre is surrounded by a large network of bridle paths and green lanes, riding is over vast expanses of moorland, forestry and farmland.