From stately homes to Victorian steam trains, fishing villages to beautiful walled gardens, the North York Moors National Park is filled with unbeatable things to do and delicious local food
Feed body and soul with a health and wellbeing break, create special memories and get outdoors in nature
In addition to superb walking and cycling trails, take your pick from a host of immersive experiences to recharge the batteries.
Adventures for the Soul is run by a yoga teacher and former Zen Buddhist who focuses on nature to soothe the soul. She offers mindfulness walks through scenic woodland and along the dramatic coastline, yoga classes merged with stargazing or mini adventures for the whole family.
Yoga and Spice near Whitby is a mini retreat centre featuring log cabins in beautiful woodland. Each cabin opens onto its own wooded area, soak up the natural environment, have a personalised yoga session, meditate and feast on organic plant-based cuisine.
For something different, book a Happy Seal Yoga session by the sea located along the coast including Whitby and Sandsend. Happy Seal offers a range of events; in September, North York Moors Mindfulness month, book an evening of Harvest Moon firelight yoga at Coast & Camplight, an off-grid glamp site near Whitby.
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Explore picturesque villages, stunning moorland and cascading waterfalls, dine in style on board and even stay in a railway carriage!
Few railway stations have better celebrity status than Goathland Station in the heart of the Park. It was transformed into Hogsmeade in the first Harry Potter film and also featured in the British TV series Heartbeat.
Goathland village is just a few minutes’ walk away with lovely shops and pubs. The station itself has its very own shop and tea room, converted from a goods shed and the perfect spot for indulging in jam and scones with a lovely cuppa!
Board this beautiful steam train for an unforgettable ride with outstanding scenery to the heritage station at Pickering. Spend time at this historic market town, visit Pickering Castle and explore the Monday market.
Or book a sumptuous meal in the Pullman Dining Train, and if you’re a real steam railway fan, get up close to the engine with a Steam Footplate Experience, you can even book your accommodation and stay in a converted campaign coach – perfect if you’re exploring on foot or having fun with the family!
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No holiday is complete without experiencing the local food and drink and the North York Moors offers a feast!
From smokehouse kippers to award-winning cheeses, you’ll find plenty to tempt the tastebuds.
Discover Whitby Gin, its botanicals include the local heather, this top-quality gin is a celebration of the local landscape. A trip to the distillery is a must! And while you’re here head over to the Whitby Brewery, a micro-brewery that produces more than 6,000 litres of beer a week from a former cowshed.
If you’re a honey connoisseur, try Westfields Honey, this heather honey is second-to-none with a rich, floral flavour – straight from the Moors.
Indulge in the best pastries, macarons and chocolates in Malton, rustic loaves, Eccles cakes, buns and flapjacks at the Bake House in Helmsley or feast on the freshest crab and lobster from Whitby Crab Company - here in the North York Moors you won’t go hungry!
From a Dark Skies Festival to local food and drink markets, there’s always something happening on the Moors!
Hugging the coast from Staithes in the north to Flamborough Head in the south, the North Yorkshire coastline is one of the longest and most varied in the country. Its seas are stashed with seafood and it offers a delight for those that love the outdoors, making it the perfect winter escape.
As winter gives way to spring the coastline of the North York Moors National Park offers superb and unique experiences with a chance to reconnect with yourself by walking and sleeping among the natural world.
