Not only are there numerous festive activities in the charming towns and villages within the National Park, it’s also the perfect place for a family winter walk or to indulge in delicious treats at one of the many tea rooms and cafes.
So why not plan a short trip to rejuvenate everyone this winter? We have plenty of ideas to help you organize the perfect day trip to the North York Moors from York.
There is a Snowman walking trail to enjoy, relaxing gardens, cafe and shop. With Christmas craft fair and shopping weekends on selected dates, you can embrace the Christmas spirit.
📆 Saturday 16 November – Sunday 12 January
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📍 Lodge Lane, Whitby, YO21 2NB
Enjoy a slower pace with a quiet wildlife watch, and a warm drink in the Park Life Café and help the kids explore the Christmas trail. Also, don’t miss the Christmas Shopping weekend on selected dates.
📆 Saturday 16 November – Sunday 12 January
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📍Sutton Bank, Thirsk, YO7 2EH
In the Visitor’s Centre there is a range of local stallholders and crafters: Silver Jewellery, Wooden gifts, Cards/prints, Embroidered pictures and decorations, Vintage maps landscapes, Wax melts, Crocheted decorations
Turn your visit into a full day out, head to one of the on-site cafes for a warming hot chocolate with all the toppings! Or perhaps take a look at the range of real Christmas trees.
📆 Saturday 7 December to Sunday 8 December 2024 10am to 3pm
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📍 Dalby Forest, YO18 7LT
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Visit the ‘Follow the Star’ Christmas Tree Festival raising funds for St Catherine’s Hospice, Helmsley.
📆 Saturday 30 Nov – Saturday 14 Dec 2024 (pre-event switch on & opening service on Friday 29 Nov at 6pm)
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📍Church Street, Helmsley, York, YO62 5AD
Expect a fabulous weekend of festive fun in and around Malton’s picturesque Market Place. Delicious food, festive gift stalls, street food, live music and family entertainment.
📆 Sat 7 & Sun 8 Dec 9am – 3.30pm
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📍58-34 Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LW
Enjoy a Twixmas treat! Get everyone out of the house after Christmas and enjoy a special steam-hauled excursion from Pickering to Whitby. Plus children travel for free!
📆 Friday 27 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025
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📍 North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering
Enjoy a relaxing stroll around this five-acre site, taking in its seasonal beauty and why not treat yourself to a warm drink in the cafe?
📆 The Garden and Garden Shop are open every Wednesday to Sunday, 10am until 4pm
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📍Cleveland Way, Helmsley, York, YO62 5AH
Wrap up warm for this magical evening event with the world’s most famous nocturnal birds. A great evening out for the family with memories that will last forever.
📆 Saturday 9, 16, 23, 30 November & Saturday7 & Friday 13 December
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📍Duncombe Park, YO62 5EB
The North York Moors is the perfect location for a winter family walk. Did you know you can pick a route and download a walking guide on the North York Moors website? It’s so simple and every walk starts from a car park or a town/village in the National Park. You can specify the length of walk you want or if it needs to be dog-friendly and even ones with a refreshment stop en route!
You can plan your winter walk here.
Plus, don’t forget Dalby Forest, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventure. You can even buy your Christmas tree whilst you are there!
Or why not go on an exhilarating winter beach stroll? Not that you’ll need an excuse for fish & chips to warm up, but did you know apparently winter cod is much tastier than summer’s catch? Better test it out for yourself.
The North York Moors has been nicknamed Britain’s Capital of Cakes. With so many fabulous tea-rooms and bakeries it’s easy to see why!
Relax in one of the tranquil villages whilst you sample some delicious cakes and bakes or enjoy afternoon tea overlooking out to the sea. You can plan your tasty tour of the North York Moors here.
Getting to one of the beautiful places in the North York Moors is so easy from Hull and the East Riding.
Malton: Plan your visit & find out about car parking here.
Helmsley: Find details of car parking here.
Pickering: Find details of car parking here.
Whitby: Find details of car parking here.
There is plenty of reasonably priced car parking in all the above locations, along with EV charging points. Find details of the car parks in the North York Moors National Park here.
Find out more about travelling to the North York Moors by bus here.
From York you can travel to Malton, Scarborough, Saltburn, Whitby, Northallerton & Thirsk.
Find out more about travelling to the North York Moors by train here.
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