Danby Lodge National Park Centre

Danby Lodge National Park Centre Danby Lodge National Park Centre is set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Esk.

From the doorstep, you can see pretty much everything that makes the North York Moors National Park so special.

What a wonderful day we have had for our annual Mindful on the Moor Art & Wellbeing Festival 🌿Did you join us? Share you...
05/09/2026

What a wonderful day we have had for our annual Mindful on the Moor Art & Wellbeing Festival 🌿

Did you join us? Share your thoughts and photos in the comments 👇🏼

Come and join us this Saturday for Mindful on the Moor Festival!There's creative workshops and free drop-in activities, ...
03/09/2026

Come and join us this Saturday for Mindful on the Moor Festival!

There's creative workshops and free drop-in activities, plus Whitby Community Choir entertaining us throughout the day.

Remaining workshops available to book:
🫳Have a Go pottery
🧘‍♀️ Yoga at 3pm
🌿 Field notes illustration
🎶 Didgeridoo experience

We look forward to seeing you there!

🐾 Get those tails wagging and those paws polished... we hope your furry friends are getting ready for our dog show! 🐶🏆
27/08/2026

🐾 Get those tails wagging and those paws polished... we hope your furry friends are getting ready for our dog show! 🐶🏆

20/08/2026

Our next exhibition at Inspired by gallery features local artist Peter Hicks and his family. Through sculpture, painting and drawing, the family explores the contours of the land, considering how the natural environment shifts, evolves and finds balance.

Landshapes is a free exhibition, running from Saturday 19 September to Sunday 1 November.🖼️

The Inspired by gallery is packed with creative workshops led by talented local artists. Here's a few we'd recommend hav...
13/08/2026

The Inspired by gallery is packed with creative workshops led by talented local artists. Here's a few we'd recommend having a go at:

🖌️ Painting with Acrylics with James McGairy
Join James for a full-day painting workshop on Sunday 16 August or Sunday 20 September.

🧵 Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving with Studio Milena
Learn how to set up a frame loom, create a plain weave and experiment with decorative techniques on Friday 11 September.

🔥 Autumnal Glass Fusing with Judith Gill
Discover the art of glass fusing and create your own piece on Saturday 19 September.

🍂 We're also looking forward to hosting the Mindful on the Moor Art & Wellbeing Festival during the first weekend of September, with creative and wellbeing experiences for all ages. This year's programme includes a didgeridoo experience, breath & flow yoga, a print workshop, and even learning how to document field notes for an imaginary woodland.

See the full list of workshops via the link in the comments.

📸 Daniel Wildey Photography

Join us on Saturday 5 September for our annual Mindful on the Moor Art & Wellbeing Festival 🎨A celebration of art, mindf...
13/08/2026

Join us on Saturday 5 September for our annual Mindful on the Moor Art & Wellbeing Festival 🎨

A celebration of art, mindfulness, and wellbeing in nature. Whether you're a seasoned creative or simply curious to try something new, our programme of taster workshops invites you to explore a wide variety of hands-on activities giving you the freedom to discover new passions, learn new skills, and reconnect with yourself in a beautiful outdoor setting 🌿

Have a go at printing in a red post box with the Two Tin Cans installation and sit back and listen to the voices of Whitby Community Choir 🎶

Try Sigil Making with Daisy Age Art, Illustrating a magical woodland with Kat Lynas. Experience the sound of a didgeridoo with The Sound Therapy Alchemist, relax with Leanne Lent - Holistic Wellness Coach. Get messy with Claudefsceramics and colourful with TOM-O.

Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment 👉🏼 https://shop.beyonk.com/hl3h2ac9/experiences/nnfwnu70

🦫 Fancy learning more about one of nature's hardest workers?Come along to our Beaver Family Fun Day on Sunday (16/08) fr...
12/08/2026

🦫 Fancy learning more about one of nature's hardest workers?

Come along to our Beaver Family Fun Day on Sunday (16/08) from 11am to 3pm and discover all things beaver!

Our friends from Forestry England will be on hand to talk about the successful Beaver Trial in Cropton Forest, while children can enjoy a beaver quiz trail and get stuck into some creative beaver-themed crafts.

📸 Olivia Brabbs

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

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