Moorsbus (around Helmsley & other hostels)
A fantastic community run bus service connecting surrounding towns within the North York Moors allowing you to leave your car at home. The services run on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays...
National Centre for Birds of Prey
Overview
Set in the ancient woodlands of Duncombe Park, the centre houses the largest collections of birds of prey in the north of England with daily flying displays and winter owl evenings.
What makes it special
- Birds of prey flying
Open times:
7 days a week (including Bank Holidays and weekends) from 26th January until 24 December.
10am – 5.30pm (or dusk if earlier)
FLYING DEMO TIMES
All year: 11.30am & 2.00pm
From 24 March – 31 October: also 4.15pm
Price
Admission Prices
| Adults | £9.00 |
| Children | £6.50 |
| Concessions | £8.00 |
| Family (2 + 2) | £27.00 |
| Seniors | £8.00 |
| under 4s | Free! |
(as of start 2019)
Hostels nearby
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