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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

Danby Lodge National Park Centre

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Danby Lodge National Park Centre is set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Esk.
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From the doorstep, you can see pretty much everything that makes the North York Moors National Park so special.

31/10/2026

We had a hauntingly good time last night with The Walking Theatre Company for The Creepy Circus 🤡

It was full of spooktacular shenanigans 💀everyone was a little bit batty 🦇 it was an all round fang-tastic fun fest 🧛🏼‍♀️ but we never once stopped creepin' it real 👻

Wishing everyone a frightfully fun day 🎃

26/10/2026

🚀🌟 Rainy day? Blast off to Danby Lodge and join our Astronaut Academy! 🌟🚀

Take on exciting space missions, learn amazing facts about the universe, and put your astronaut skills to the test. Complete all your missions to earn your Danby Lodge Astronaut Certificate!

💫 Astronaut Academy: £5 per child
🌟 FREE Astronaut Training Challenge outside for anyone brave enough to take it on!

📅 Running until 30 October
🕥 10:30am - 4:00pm daily

👨‍🚀 Complete your training. Pass your missions. Become a Danby Lodge Astronaut!

23/10/2026

This half term, join us at Danby Lodge to celebrate the Dark Skies Fringe Festival and see if you have what it takes to complete our Astronaut Training Challenge!

20/10/2026

Not long now until the Dark Skies Fringe Festival! Tickets are still available for:

✨ Dark Skies Experience with Cosmic Wonders - Friday 23 October, 7pm
✨ Stargazing with Astro Dog - 25, 26, 27, 29, 31 October, 7pm
✨ Late night stargazing with Astro Dog - 30 and 31 October, 10:15pm
✨ Tales at Twilight with River Esk Connect - REConnect - 28 October, 4pm
✨ 'The Creepy Circus' with The Walking Theatre Company - 30 October, 4:30pm

Starting on Saturday, we will have a free outdoor Astronaut Obstacle course for children to tackle throughout half-term.

Or, join us from Monday, for the Danby Space Academy. For the small cost of £5, children can spend the afternoon completing space-themed missions. Tickets include a goodie bag. 🚀

17/10/2026

What's on at the Dark Skies Fringe Festival (23 October - 1 November)? ✨

We're counting down the days until the Dark Skies Fringe Festival begins next week!

Got a budding astronaut at home? 🚀 Head to Danby and put their space skills to the test with our brand-new Astronaut Obstacle Course and Danby Space Academy (starting Monday). Complete five astronaut training missions and graduate from the programme! Open every day throughout the Festival.

As the sun goes down, join Cosmic Wonders or Astro Dog at the Dark Skies Station for a guided tour of the night sky 🌟. Or enjoy a family walk with River Esk Connect - REConnect and local storyteller Bidi Iredale for Tales at Twilight.

Feeling brave? 👻 Join us for The Creepy Circus with The Walking Theatre Company - a family-friendly spooky evening with plenty of Halloween fun.

Book your place at an event by following the link in the comments.

📸 Jonathan Green, Astro Dog

07/10/2026

Now is the perfect time to experience some of the darkest skies in the country right here in the North York Moors National Park. 🌌

Join us at Danby Lodge during the Dark Skies Fringe Festival for stargazing with Astro Dog or Cosmic Wonders, storytelling with River Esk Connect - REConnect and Halloween-themed family activities. From 23 October to 1 November, discover the magic of the night sky and enjoy the chance to see thousands of stars shining overhead.

See the full programme of events via the link in the comments. 👇

📸 Martin Whipp and Olivia Brabbs

06/10/2026

⚠️ Just a quick heads up that our free e-bike charging station is currently out of service.

We're working to get it back up and running as soon as possible and will post an update here on Facebook when it's available again.

Address

Lodge Lane, Danby
Whitby
YO212NB

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441439772737

Website

https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/danbylodge

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