North York Moors

Discover this national park with a special welcome!

From moor to coast and forest to dale, the North York Moors is a special place – where peace and beauty rub shoulders with a rich history and a warm welcome. From pretty villages to stately homes, mighty abbeys to magical museums and of course, fabulous food and art, the North York Moors National Park is full of special places with special qualities – that’s a huge part of the reason it’s a treasured landscape, protected for everyone to enjoy. Sandwiched between beautiful moorland and the North Sea is a very special 26-mile strip of heritage coastline, brimming with mini adventures and maritime curiosities. The picturesque fishing villages between Saltburn and Cloughton are all part of the North York Moors National Park and have a quirky, independent charm of their own. With winding streets and tiny cottages, each one has its own tale to tell, from smuggling and artisan communities to pioneering high seas adventurers. It's also dinosaur country! The unspoilt coastline has footprints and fossils from the Jurassic Age in the cliffs and rocks at the water's edge.