The Moors National Park Centre, Danby Lodge
📍 DanbyNorth Yorkshire
Free national park centre with an art gallery, outdoor play trail and Dark Skies observatory
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What’s free
Free entry to the centre, gallery and grounds activities
About
A former shooting lodge in the Esk Valley, now the North York Moors visitor centre. Inside is the Inspired by... art gallery and live bird cams, while outside children can try dry stone walling, a mud kitchen and a wishing dragon to climb. Danby is also a Dark Skies Discovery Site with its own observatory.
Opening times
- Check the National Park website for seasonal opening times
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
Good to know
Costs to know about: Car park charge
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