Accessible places, North York Moors & coast

North York Moors & coast – April 2021
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Information on Accessible travel
Accessible places to go
Ampleforth Abbey and College
Finance Offfice, Ampleforth College, Ampleforth, York YO62 4EY.
Tel 01439 766000
Email reception@ampleforth.org.uk
Website http://www.visitors.ampleforth.org.uk
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
Driffield YO25 4NB.
Tel 01262 490324
Email office@burtonagnes.com
Website http://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 Museum Whitby
Grape Lane, Whitby YO22 4BA.
Tel 01947 601900
Email info@cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Website http://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Accessibility notes Wheelchair users now have access to the ground floor and to the first floor via a specially installed lift. A DVD of the upper floor and the attic is available to view. Accessible toilet
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
Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA.
Tel 01653 648333
Email house@castlehoward.co.uk
Website http://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 kate@ironstonemuseum.co.uk
Website http://ironstonemuseum.co.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 / 0300 067 4306
Email yorkshirefd@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 http://www.edencamp.co.uk
Accessibility notes Fully accessible in all areas. Manual wheelchairs, braille sheets and audio guides 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
Helmsley Arts Centre
The Old Meeting House, Helmsley YO62 5DW.
Tel 01439 771700
Email marketing@helmsleyarts.co.uk
Website http://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 http://www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
Accessibility notes Full wheelchair access along gravelled paths, disabled visitor
parking at entrance, 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 YO62 5EB.
Tel 08447 422035
Email charlie@ncbp.co.uk
Website http://www.ncbp.co.uk
North Bay Railway
Station building, Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PF.
Tel 01723 368791
Email info@nbr.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.
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 http://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 http://www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs
Accessibility notes Wheelchair friendly path to 2 main viewpoints with special views for disable. Adapted toilet in the visitor centre
Ryedale Folk Museum
Hutton-le-Hole, York YO62 6UA.
Tel 01751 417367
Email info@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Website http://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Accessibility notes Benches located regularly around the site. Free mobility scooters - pre-booking advised.
Ryedale Society of Model Engineers
The Old School House, Pottergate, Gilling East, York YO62 4JJ.
Website http://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
Website https://www.visitsealife.com/scarborough
Sledmere House & Gardens
Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG.
Tel 01377 236637
Email laurenfenwick@sledmerehouse.com
Website http://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 enquiries@sjt.uk.com
Website http://www.sjt.uk.com
Accessibility notes The SJT is fully accessible, with level access to the Box Office and disabled toilets, a wheelchair lift to the shop and passenger lift to the Round and McCarthy auditoria
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 http://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 book 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 http://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 Ground floor only.
Wolds Way Lavender
Sandy Lane, Wintringham, Malton YO17 8HW.
Tel 01944 758641
Email admin@woldswaylavender.co.uk
Website http://www.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 accessible via gravel paths
Accessible accommodation
Abbot's House Farm
Goathland, Whitby YO22 5NH.
Tel 01947 896270
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
West End, 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
Foxhill Park Caravan, camping
Claxton, York YO60 7RX.
Tel 01904 468355
Email enquiries@foxhillpark.com
Website http://www.foxhillpark.com
Foxholme Caravan & Camping Pk
Gale Lane, Nawton, York YO62 7SD.
Tel 01439 772336
Email foxholme@outlook.com
Website http://www.ukparks.co.uk/foxholme
Golden Square Caravan Park
Oswaldkirk, Helmsley, York YO62 5YQ.
Tel 01439 788269
Email reception@goldensquarecaravanpark.com
Website http://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 apartment with wet room suitable for accompanied wheelchair user
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 Grange
Easterside, Helmsley, York YO62 5NB.
Tel 01439 798265
Email mandy@laskill.co.uk
Website http://laskillcountryhouse.co.uk
Accessibility notes Ground floor accommodation
Middlewood Farm Holiday Park
Middlewood Lane, Fylingthorpe, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby YO22 4UF.
Tel 01947 880414
Email info@middlewoodfarm.com
Website http://www.middlewoodfarm.com
Accessibility notes except holiday homes
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 http://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 http://www.sunsetcottages.co.uk
Accessibility notes One ground floor cottage
The Fairfax Arms
Main Street, Gilling East, York YO62 4JH.
Tel 01439 788212
Email info@thefairfaxarms.co.uk
Website http://thefairfaxarms.co.uk
Accessibility notes Some courtyard rooms are suitable.
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 http://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 http://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 +441653699617
Email admin@wysehouse.co.uk
Website http://wysehouse.co.uk
Accessibility notes Flat level site with good access to fully equipped disabled wet room.
Accessible clubs, societies & organisations
Ampleforth College Golf Club
Castle Drive, Gilling East, York YO62 4HP.
Tel 01439 788274
Email sec@ampleforthgolf.co.uk
Website http://www.ampleforthgolf.co.uk
Accessibility notes No buggies
Friends of Moorsbus
9 Foundry Cottages, Wrelton, Pickering YO18 8PF.
Tel 01751 477216
Email friendsofmoorsbus@outlook.com
Website http://www.moorsbus.org
Accessibility notes No mobility scooters
Great Ayton Tourist Information Centre
High Green Car Park, Great Ayton TS9 6BJ.
Tel 01642 722835
Email great_ayton_tourist_information@ntlworld.com
Website http://www.visitstokesley.com
Helmsley Library
Town Hall, Helmsley YO62 5BL.
Tel 01609 534555
Email helmsley.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Website http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/helmsleylibrary
Accessible restaurants
Pheasant Hotel
Mill Street, Harome, York YO62 5JG.
Tel 01439 771241
Email reservations@thepheasanthotel.com
Website http://www.thepheasanthotel.com/
Accessibility notes No disabled toilet. Some steps/ledges.
The Royal Oak
Gillamoor, York YO62 7HX.
Tel 01751 431414
Email enquiries@theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk
Website http://www.theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk
Accessibility notes Ramp to get in. No disabled toilet
The Star Inn
Harome, York YO62 5JE.
Tel 01439 770397
Email reservations@thestarinnatharome.co.uk
Website http://www.thestaratharome.co.uk/
Accessibility notes Please book ahead.
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 http://www.carterscountrywear.co.uk
Edgemoor Veterinary Practice
Station Road, Helmsley, York YO62 5BZ.
Tel 01439 771166
Email admin@edgemoor-vets.co.uk
Website http://www.edgemoor-vets.co.uk
Accessibility notes Ramp access, disabled toilet.
Helmsley Outdoors
14 Market Place, Helmsley, York YO62 5BL.
Tel 01439 771628
Keldy Cabins
Keldy, Pickering YO18 8HW.
Tel 01751 417510
Email julia.winterburn@forestholidays.co.uk
Website http://www.forestholidays.co.uk/cabins/locations/north_yorkshire.aspx
Accessibility notes Yes, but limited - need all-terrain scooters
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.
Whitby, Scarb. & Ryedale DAG
Church House /Whitby Library, Flowergate/Windsor Terrace, Whitby YO21 3BA/YO21 1ET.
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 5BN.
Accessibility notes RADAR key needed.
Pickering YO18 7DU.
Accessibility notes RADAR key needed.
Pickering YO18 8DY.
Accessibility notes RADAR key needed.
Helmsley YO62 5AT.
Accessibility notes RADAR key needed.