CHILDREN can find out more about the wildlife – past and present – of the North York Moors National Park on one of the many family events lined up for next week's National Parks Week.
From looking at the footprints of dinosaurs to discovering the beasties that lurk in rockpools and moorland streams, there’s plenty to keep them entertained throughout the week at the Moors National Park Centre, Danby and the local area.
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hildren are invited to treat their favourite teddy bear to some woodland adventures followed by juice and biscuits and for adventurous children and adults there will be a chance to try climbing.
There will also be a special event on Sunday where there will be a variety of stalls selling locally-produced food, drink and crafts in the grounds of the moors centre.
There will also be the chance to milk a realistic model cow and try your hands at archery. Dry stonewalling, willow weaving workshops, fly fishing, sheep shearing, spinning demonstrations and flower arrangements will also feature on the day as well as live music, art displays and the chance to meet the author of a new children's walk book, Joanne Poyser.
Children’s events for National Parks Week include:
l Monday: discover the secret life of our native small mammals with one of the authority’s senior rangers, 11am, Moors National Park Centre, Danby, child (aged 5+) £3.
l Monday: discover the secret world underneath the surface of a moorland stream, 10.30am and 1.30pm, Moors National Park Centre, child (aged 6+) £3.
l Tuesday: discover the wonderful world of Jurassic Yorkshire on this Dinosaur Coast Activity Day, between 10am and 3pm. No charge.
l Wednesday 30 July: Teddy Bears’ Picnic, 10.30am and 2.15pm. Child (aged 3+) £3, Moors National Park Centre.
l Thursday: paint the beautiful landscapes around The Moors National Park Centre. Takes place at 1.30pm. Child (aged 7+) £3.50.
l Friday: learn more about the mysterious creatures living in rockpools. Meet at the Slipway at Runswick Bay at 10am and midday. Child (aged 5+) £3.
l Friday: learn to climb – all abilities catered for. Takes place at Hutton-le-Hole car park 9am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm. Adult and child (aged 8+) £15.
Sally Smith, the authority’s events and exhibitions co-ordinator, said: “This year’s National Parks Week is promising to be the best yet with lots of events happening across the North York Moors National Park.
“In addition to the children’s events we have guided walks, workshops and exhibitions – something for everyone whether they’re familiar with the North York Moors or a first-time visitor.
“There’s also a fantastic day planned for Sunday to kick the week off with a picnic and lots of fun things to do at both National Park Centres.”
The Moors National Park Centre is accessible by the Moorsbus Network and is only a short walk from the Danby Station stop on the Esk Valley Railway.
Further information on all events taking place can be found at www.visitthemoors.co.uk/events
Places on some of the events are limited so pre-booking is advised by calling (01439) 772738.
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