Things to do in North Yorkshire Moors

This large forest, located in the south of the North York Moors National Park, hosts 13 walking trails, 6 cycling trails, 4 running trails, 2 play areas, Go Ape, cafes, BBQ & picnic sites, bike hire and an activities centre. Dogs are very welcome.

Enjoy the Farndale Agricultural Show in the North York Moors National Park near Rosedale Abbey and within an hour's drive from Whitby. Find special attractions, such as dog displays and flying shows and demonstrations, such as sheep shearing and wool spinning. Held annually on August Bank holiday.

Rosedale Show in Milburn Arms Field at Rosedale Abbey, North York Moors, offers displays of Cattle, Goats, Hunters, Heavy Horses, Ponies, Jumping, Sheep, Produce, Flowers Fruit, Vegetables, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Pigeons, Poultry, Vintage Tractors and Scarecrows. Held every year in August.

Find Ryedale Show in Welburn Park, Kirkbymoorside between Pickering and Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park. Situated within a natural amphitheatre, there are eight rings running throughout the day, exhibiting prime cattle, horses, sheep, pigs and goats. Held every year at the end of July.

Take a picturesque walk through a woodland tea garden, set in the grounds of Midge Hall, a tiny cottage at the top of 30 foot Falling Foss Waterfall in Whitby, North York Moors. Open from the Easter holidays to the end of September. Perfect place to relax and unwind and enjoy light refreshment.

The National Trust owns this abbey ruin, located in the North York Moors National Park, in the market town of Helmsley. At either end of the terrace stand two mid 18th century small Palladian temples, the Tuscan Temple and the Ionic Temple. The temples are open 10am – 4pm, 7 days a week until the 4th November.