Accessible places, North York Moors & coast
North York Moors & coast – December 2024
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Information on Accessible travel
Accessible places to go
Ampleforth Abbey
Ampleforth, York YO62 4EY.
Tel 01439 766099
Email reception@ampleforthabbey.org.uk
Website https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/visit-us
Accessibility notes Fully accessible
Beck Isle Museum
Bridge St, Pickering YO18 8DU.
Tel 01751 473653
Email info@beckislemuseum.org.uk
Website http://www.beckislemuseum.org.uk
Accessibility notes Partly, not 1st floor. Disabled toilet.
Burton Agnes Hall
The Estate Office, Driffield YO25 4NB.
Tel 01262 490324
Email office@burtonagnes.com
Website https://www.burtonagnes.com
Accessibility notes The gardens, grounds and the ground floor of the house all wheelchair accessible. No wheelchair access to the first and second floor, however a reduced rate is offered and these areas can be viewed in an album on the ground floor..Accessible toilet.
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Grape Lane, Whitby YO22 4BA.
Tel 01947 601900
Email info@cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Website https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Accessibility notes Short ramps connect the differing levels of the street entrance, the courtyard and the ground floor rooms of the Museum. Wheelchair users are able to negotiate them. There are handrails where appropriate. The reception area doubles as a shop. Staff are happy to assist if requested. Stair access to the first floor is supplemented by a lift from reception which takes one wheelchair and carer at a time. There are two WCs in the museum, one of which is accessible. The DVD for the second floor and attic is on the ground floor through the Blue Room. Large print guides are available, as are detailed room by room guides in small print. We have translations of the latter in French, Dutch and Norwegian.
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum
101 High Street, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough TS9 6NB.
Website http://www.captaincookschoolroommuseum.co.uk
Accessibility notes Fully accessible; lift to 1st floor.
Castle Howard
Head of People, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA.
Tel 01653 648333
Email house@castlehoward.co.uk
Website https://www.castlehoward.co.uk
Accessibility notes Designated parking, onsite land-transport with disabled access. Wheelchair loans. Carers free of charge. Lift for manual wheelchairs to all public rooms (a few exceptions). Garden paths and entrances ramped for easy access.
CIeveland Ironstone Museum
Deepdale, Skinningrove, Saltburn TS13 4AP.
Tel 01287 642877
Email visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk
Website https://landofiron.org.uk
Accessibility notes Wheelchair access to the tour
Dalby The Great Yorkshire Forest
The Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Dalby Forest, Pickering YO18 7LT.
Tel 01751 460295
Email dalbyvisitorcentre@forestryengland.uk
Website https://www.forestryengland.uk/dalby-forest
Accessibility notes Easy access, Two mobility scooters available free of charge from the Visitor Centre (pre-bookable), Easy access trials suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Eden Camp Modern History Museum
Malton YO17 6RT.
Tel 01653 697777
Email admin@edencamp.co.uk
Website https://www.edencamp.co.uk
Accessibility notes Fully accessible in all areas. Manual wheelchairs, and braille sheets can be borrowed free of charge.
Flamingo Land Resort
Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17 6UX.
Tel 0800 4088840
Email info@flamingoland.co.uk
Website http://www.flamingoland.co.uk
Accessibility notes Access to rides via the exits, accessible toilets. Download the accessibility guide specific details for
Greenwood Crafts
Unit 5-6, The Craft Workshop, Hutton-le-Hole, York YO62 6UA.
Tel 01751 417089
Email wendy@greenwoodcrafts.co.uk
Website http://hutton-le-hole-crafts.co.uk
Accessibility notes Some spaces inside shops can be tight for large mobility scooters.
Helmsley Arts Centre
Old Meeting House Court, Helmsley, York YO62 5DW.
Tel 01439 772112
Email boxoffice@helmsleyarts.co.uk
Website https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk
Accessibility notes Parking, access & toilet
Helmsley Walled Garden
Cleveland Way, Helmsley, York YO62 5AH.
Tel 01439 772314
Email info@helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
Website https://www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
Accessibility notes Full wheelchair access along gravelled paths, disabled toilet.
Hovingham Hall
The Estate Office, Hovingham, York YO62 4LX.
Tel 01653 628771
Email office@hovingham.co.uk
Website http://www.hovingham.co.uk
Accessibility notes Partial access to ground floor, no mobility scooters
Kirkham Priory
Whitwell on the Hill, Malton YO60 7JS.
Tel 01653 618768
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kirkham-priory
Accessibility notes Reasonably level
National Centre for Birds of Prey
Duncombe Park, Helmsley, York YO62 5EB.
Tel 01439 772080
Email info@ncbp.co.uk
Website https://www.ncbp.co.uk
North Bay Railway
Station building, Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PF.
Tel 01723 368791
Email info@snbr.org.uk
Website https://nbr.org.uk
Accessibility notes 100% wheelchair friendly
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
12 Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ.
Tel 01751 472508
Email info@nymr.co.uk
Website https://www.nymr.co.uk
Accessibility notes Accessible toilets at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont. Wheelchair access to train via ramp and all platforms accessible. Call ahead for assistance.
Pickering Castle
Castlegate, Pickering YO18 7AX.
Tel 01751 474989
Website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pickering-castle
Accessibility notes Uneven ground. Stairs can mainly be avoided.
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LB.
Tel 01439 798228
Email rievaulx.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk
Website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rievaulx-abbey
Accessibility notes Partly accessible
Rievaulx Terrace
Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LJ.
Tel 01439 798340
Email nunningtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rievaulx-terrace
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
The Seabird Centre, Cliff Lane, Bempton, Bridlington YO15 1JF.
Tel 01262 422212
Email bempton.cliffs@rspb.org.uk
Website https://www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs
Accessibility notes All viewpoints have wheelchair access and wheelchair bays. A hard surfaced path runs to three of them. Two mobility scooters (one all-terrain) are available but must be booked in advance. Blue badge parking bays immediately outside the Seabird Centre. Adapted toilet inside the Centre. Full accessibility statement and short film on the Bempton Cliffs website.
Ryedale Folk Museum
Hutton-le-Hole, York YO62 6UA.
Tel 01751 417367
Email info@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Website https://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Accessibility notes Benches located regularly around the site. Free mobility scooters - pre-booking advised.
Ryedale Society of Model Engineers
The Clubroom Mail Box, The Old School House, Gilling East, York YO62 4JJ.
Website https://www.rsme.org.uk
Accessibility notes Field car park
Scampston Walled Garden
Estate Office, Scampston Hall, Scampston, Malton YO17 8NG.
Tel 01944 759111
Email info@scampston.co.uk
Website http://www.scampston.co.uk
Accessibility notes Walled Garden and Restaurant fully accessible. Mobility scooter for loan, pre-booking advised on 01944 759111.
Scarborough Castle
Castle Road, Scarborough YO11 1HY.
Tel 01723 372451
Email scarborough@english-heritage.org.uk
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/scarborough-castle
Accessibility notes Adapted toilets.The castle and grounds are mostly accessible.
Scarborough Sea Life & Sanctuary
Scalby Mills, Scarborough YO12 6RP.
Tel 01723 373414
Email pressoffice@londonaquarium.co.uk
Website https://www.visitsealife.com/scarborough
Sledmere House & Gardens
Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG.
Tel 01377 236637
Email info@sledmerehouse.com
Website https://www.sledmerehouse.com
Accessibility notes Access to all parts of the house is sometimes restricted for the disabled. Contact in advance for further information.
Stephen Joseph Theatre
Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1JW.
Tel 01723 370540
Email tickets@sjt.uk.com
Website https://sjt.uk.com
Accessibility notes Level access to Box Office & accessible toilets. Induction loops. Wheelchair lift to the shop. Passenger lift to the Round and McCarthy auditoria. Designated wheelchair spaces in both theatres.
The Flower Belt
Helmsley, York YO62 5EE.
Email theflowerbelt@gmail.com
Website https://theflowerbelt.co.uk
Accessibility notes A field based farm so a Mobility scooter would make getting about slightly easier
The Moors National Park Centre
Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB.
Tel 01439 772737
Email mcinfo@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Website http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
Accessibility notes Mobility scooter and manual wheelchair available.
The Yorkshire Arboretum
Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY.
Tel 01653 648598
Email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org
Website https://www.yorkshirearboretum.org
Accessibility notes Disabled parking, Visitor Centre is fully accessible Access to the arboretum not suitable for wheelchairs but all terrain mobility scooters are available and can be booked by telephone.
Whitby Abbey
Abbey Lane, Whitby YO22 4JT.
Tel 01947 603568
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey
Whitby Museum
Pannett Park, Whitby YO21 1RE.
Tel 01947 602908
Email keeper@whitbymuseum.org.uk
Website https://www.whitbymuseum.org.uk
Accessibility notes Fully accessible, wheelchair entry via rear door, accessible toilets.
Winkies Castle Museum
162 High Street, Marske-by-the Sea, Redcar TS11 7NB.
Tel 01642 775086
Email post@winkiescastle.co.uk
Website http://www.winkiescastle.co.uk
Accessibility notes Not suitable for wheelchairs
Wolds Way Lavender
Sandy Lane, Wintringham, Malton YO17 8HW.
Tel 01944 758641
Email admin@woldswaylavender.co.uk
Website https://woldswaylavender.co.uk
Accessibility notes Good disabled access
Yorkshire Lavender
Terrington, York YO60 6PB.
Tel 01653 648008
Email lavenderworld@btconnect.com
Website http://www.yorkshirelavender.com
Accessibility notes Gardens with path throughout, disabled toileets and ramps/flat surfaces through entrances
Accessible accommodation
Abbot's House Farm
Goathland, Whitby YO22 5NH.
Tel 01947 896270
Email abbotshousegoathland@gmail.com
Website http://abbotshouse.org.uk
Accessibility notes partial
Black Bull Caravan Park
Malton Road, Pickering YO18 8EA.
Tel 01751 472528
Email enquiries@blackbullcaravanpark.com
Website https://www.blackbullcaravanpark.com
Accessibility notes Flat level ground and access to main facility and ramp access to reception
Carr House Farm
Ampleforth, York YO62 4ED.
Tel 01347 868526
Email anna@carrhousefarm.co.uk
Website http://www.carrhousefarm.co.uk
Accessibility notes Room on ground floor.
Crown Inn
Hutton le Hole, York YO62 6UA.
Tel 01751 417343
Email office@crownhuttonlehole.com
Website http://www.crownhuttonlehole.com
Feversham Arms Hotel
High St, Helmsley, York YO62 5AG.
Tel 01439 770766
Email stay@fevershamarmshotel.com
Website https://www.fevershamarmshotel.com
Golden Square Caravan Park
Oswaldkirk, Helmsley, York YO62 5YQ.
Tel 01439 788269
Email reception@goldensquarecaravanpark.com
Website https://www.goldensquarecaravanpark.com
Ingleby Manor
Ingleby Greenhow, Great Ayton TS9 6RB.
Tel 01642 722170
Email christine@inglebymanor.co.uk
Website http://www.inglebymanor.co.uk
Accessibility notes 1 unit accompanied disabled only.
Jasmine Park
Cross Lane, Snainton, Scarborough YO13 9BE.
Tel 01723 859240
Email enquiries@jasminepark.co.uk
Website http://www.jasminepark.co.uk/
Accessibility notes Disabled bathroom
Laskill
Near Hawnby, Helmsley, York YO62 5NB.
Tel 01439 798265
Email mandy@laskill.co.uk
Website http://laskill.co.uk
Accessibility notes Ground floor accommodation
Robin Hood Caravan Park
Slingsby, York YO62 4AP.
Tel 01653 628391
Email info@robinhoodcaravanpark.co.uk
Website http://www.robinhoodcaravanpark.co.uk/
Accessibility notes Certain areas accessible - see access statement on website
Rosedale Abbey Caravan Park
Rosedale Abbey, Pickering YO18 8SA.
Tel 01751 417272
Email info@rosedaleabbeycaravanpark.co.uk
Website https://www.rosedaleabbeycaravanpark.co.uk
Accessibility notes Shower blocks for pitches, some cottages suitable for disabled.
Royal Oak Hotel
123 High Street, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough TS9 6BW.
Tel 01642 722361
Email royaloakgreatayton@gmail.com
Website http://www.royaloakgreatayton.co.uk
Accessibility notes Disabled toilet fully accessible. Ground floor level with pavement, no step up into building.
Stilworth House
1 Church Street, Helmsley, York YO62 5AD.
Tel 01439 771072
Email carol@stilworth.co.uk
Website http://www.stilworth.co.uk
Accessibility notes Ground floor rooms, not wheelchair accessible
Sunset Cottages
Grimston Manor Farm, Gilling East, York YO62 4HR.
Tel 01347 888654
Email info@sunsetcottages.co.uk
Website https://www.sunsetcottages.co.uk
Accessibility notes One ground floor cottage
The Inn on the Moor Hotel
The Mill Green Way, Goathland, Whitby YO22 5LZ.
Tel 01947 896296
Email info@theinnonthemoorhotel.co.uk
Website http://www.theinnonthemoorhotel.co.uk
Accessibility notes Ground-Floor all on one level. Two guest rooms available.
Suitable parking spaces, close to the entrance for easy access.
Vale of Pickering Caravan Park
Carr House Farm, Allerston, Pickering YO18 7PQ.
Tel 01723 859280
Email info@valeofpickering.co.uk
Website https://www.valeofpickering.co.uk
Accessibility notes Fully accessible shop, cafe and shower/toilet facilities.
Wainstones Hotel
High Street, Great Broughton, Middlesbrough TS9 7EW.
Tel 01642 712268
Email reception@wainstoneshotel.co.uk
Website https://www.wainstoneshotel.co.uk
Accessibility notes Access to all areas, Disabled Toilets and one bedroom
Wyse House Campsite
Wyse House Farm, Wise House Lane, Old Malton, Malton YO17 6RE.
Tel 07949 794648
Email admin@wysehouse.co.uk
Website https://wysehouse.co.uk
Accessibility notes Flat level site with good access to fully equipped disabled wet room.
York Meadows Caravan Park
York Road, Sheriff Hutton, York YO60 6QP.
Tel 01347 878508
Email reception@yorkmeadowscaravanpark.com
Website https://www.yorkmeadowscaravanpark.com
Accessible clubs, societies & organisations
Friends of Moorsbus
4 Foundry Cottages, Wrelton, Pickering YO18 8PF.
Tel 01751 477216
Email friendsofmoorsbus@outlook.com
Website http://www.moorsbus.org
Accessibility notes No mobility scooters
Girlguiding
Nun Bank, Oswaldkirk, York YO62 5XT.
Email admin@girlguidingnyne.org.uk
Website https://girlguidingnyne.org.uk
Accessibility notes Most meeting places have disabled access.
Helmsley Library
Town Hall, Helmsley YO62 5BL.
Tel 01609 534555
Email helmsley.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Website http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/helmsleylibrary
Helmsley OpenAir Swimming Pool
Baxtons Sprunt, Helmsley, York YO62 5HT.
Tel 01439 326008
Email info@helmsleyopenairpool.org
Website https://www.helmsleyopenairpool.org
Accessibility notes Hoist available for disabled clients to enter the pool. Limited access for wheelchairs. Changing facilities and toilets unsuitable for disabled users. Suggest arriving ‘pool ready’.
Whitby Tourist Information Centre
Harbour office, Endeavour Wharf, Langborne Rd, Whitby YO21 1DN.
Tel 01723 383636
Email tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk
Website http://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com
Accessibility notes Accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Accessible restaurants
Lordstones Country Park
Carlton Bank, Chop Gate, Northallerton TS9 7JH.
Tel 01642 778482
Email info@lordstones.com
Website https://www.lordstones.com
Accessibility notes Main premises is wheelchair friendly.
Pheasant Hotel
Mill Street, Harome, York YO62 5JG.
Tel 01439 771241
Email reservations@thepheasanthotel.com
Website https://www.thepheasanthotel.com
Accessibility notes No disabled toilet. Some steps/ledges.
The Royal Oak
Gillamoor, York YO62 7HX.
Tel 01751 431414
Email info@theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk
Website http://www.theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk
Accessibility notes Ramp to get in. No disabled toilet
Accessible shops & services
Active Mobility
4-6 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough YO12 5AT.
Tel 01723 355122
Email enq@activemobility.co.uk
Website http://www.activemobility.co.uk
Carters Country Wear
7 Market Place, Helmsley, York YO62 5BH.
Tel 01439 770688
Email ccw7@btconnect.com
Website https://www.carterscountrywear.co.uk
Helmsley Outdoors
14 Market Place, Helmsley, York YO62 5BL.
Tel 01439 771628
Lithgow Sons & Partners
The Auction House, Station Road, Stokesley TS9 7AB.
Tel 01642 710158
Email info@lithgowsauctions.com
Website http://www.lithgowsauctions.com
Accessibility notes Most of showrooms accessible.
Ryedale Vets
Station Road, Helmsley, York YO62 5BZ.
Tel 01439 771166
Email enquiries@ryedalevets.co.uk
Website https://www.ryedalevets.co.uk
Accessibility notes Ramp access, disabled toilet.
Whitby, Scarb. & Ryedale DAG
Church House Centre, Flowergate/Windsor Terrace, Flowergate, Whitby YO21 3BA.
Tel 01947 821001
Email info@whitbydag.org.uk
Website http://www.whitbydag.org.uk
Accessibility notes The fire doors do not open automatically.in Church House. Ramps, steps,, lifts & automatic doors at Whitby Library.
Accessible public toilets
Helmsley YO62 5DR.
Accessibility notes RADAR key needed.
Farndale YO62 7UY.
Accessibility notes RADAR key needed.
Pickering YO18 7DP.
Accessibility notes RADAR key needed.
Pickering YO18 8DY.
Accessibility notes RADAR key needed.
Helmsley YO62 5AZ.
Accessibility notes RADAR key needed.