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Sutton Bank National Park Centre
Gateway to the North York Moors National Park, plus England’s finest view!
Visitor Centres
Contact Details:
Sutton Bank National Park Centre
Sutton Bank
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 2EH
(view on map)
Contact: National Park Information Staff
Tel: 01439 770 657
Fax: 01845 597 174
Website: www.visitthemoors.co.uk
Don't forget to mention herriotcountry.com when making an enquiry.
Description:
Just 6 miles east of Thirsk, the Centre is an ideal place to find out why the North York Moors National Park is so special – as well as enjoy what the vet James Herriot described as “England’s finest view”.
With free admission, the interactive ‘Window on the Park’ exhibition helps visitors of all ages to understand the clues left behind by the landscape.
Nature lovers can get up close and personal with the Centre’s bird population via a feeding station with interactive camera; and during spring a live webcam provides stunning shots of nesting barn owls and kestrels.
The Centre is also a great starting place for exploring the Moors further – with walking and cycling trails for all ages and abilities, including a walk to the famous White Horse. The Moorsbus network of buses operates from the Centre taking visitors to the heart of the North York Moors (see also Facilities).
Admission Price(s)
Times
April-October daily 10am-5pm
November-December & March Daily 10.30am-3.30pm
January-February Saturday and Sunday 10.30am-3.30pm
Facilities:
- Car Park (a small charge applies)
- Toilets
- Tea Room
- Shop
- Exhibition
- Snack Kiosk
- Nature Trail
- Level access; RADAR accessible toilet; wheelchair loan
Moorsbus: the Moorsbus network operates from the Centre Sundays and Bank Holidays from March to October. During the summer months there is a more frequent service, including mid-week. For more information Tel: 01845 597000 or visit http://www.moors.uk.net/moorsbus