Based at the Moors National Park Centre, within the beautiful Esk Valley, the National Park Education Service offers a wide range of curriculum linked activities for all ages.

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Danby Lodge National Park Centre

The Moors National Park Centre is led by experienced and qualified activity leaders there are opportunities to explore a wide range of habitats with full day, hands-on investigations.

Key stage 2 groups at The Moors National Park Centre

• Carry out a woodland habitat study; identifying and aging trees, minibeast hunts and bird ID.
• Visit a moorland stream on our river day; carry out measurements and dip for creatures to study adaptations and water pollution.
• Enjoy an interactive moorland walk with fabulous views of the Esk Valley on our moorland day. Use a giant floor key to identify moorland birds.
• Our grounds lend themselves really well to compass skills, map skills and geocaching with a bespoke course where children can roam free.
• Build shelters, make fires and learn how the landscape has changed on our Stone age day.
• Meet us at Robin Hood’s Bay for a full day of beach school exploring rockpools, fossil hunting with an option for a spectacular cliff top walk

Key Stage 3 and above

• Explore the moorland through our Endangered Ecosystem activity
• Take part in a full day river investigation
• Investigate Moorlands as Indicators of Climate Change
• Spend a day undertaking coastal fieldwork at Robin Hood’s Bay
• Explore impacts of footpath erosion

Contact the Educational Visits UK team to help plan your next school trip.