Why we are “Dark Skies Friendly”

Did you know that 80% of the UK population live under light polluted skies? This means that you can only see a handful of stars if you are lucky. Escaping Light Pollution The North York Moors is a designated an International Dark Sky Reserve, one of only 19 in the...

Helmsley – the Park’s only market town

Welcome to Helmsley Helmsley just has a lovely feel about it.  Maybe it’s the strong community spirit, the gorgeous old buildings, or just a town full of happy people. Whatever the reason, this pretty market town (the only one in the North York Moors National...

What’s on in August?

So, what’s on in August? There is just so much to do this month in the North York Moors. The school holidays are in full flow, and the range of activities is fabulous. The heather is in purple flower, the skies are blue and it’s the peak of summer. Our top...