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Are you taking advantage of the power of PR? 

The way we access information and get inspiration has changed. Official sources such as traditional tourist boards are no-longer valued. Instead we turn to friends, valuing peer-to-peer tips. We use ideas gleaned from the internet, social media and the media. When a journalist writes about a place, it's seen as an external endorsement and can be very powerful.

In the North York Moors National Park we're fortunate that Amanda Brown works hard to gen…

We're pleased to introduce Dominic Barry as the North York Moors National Park Authority's Cycling Development Manager, a brand-new role to help shape the direction of cycling within the National Park.

Dom previously worked for Forestry England as a Recreation Manager, helping to improve the offer through working with new stakeholders, delivering events and diversifying income streams.  He's also spent time working abroad in the ski and outdoor industry. 

Dom is hoping to connect more people (…

The Euan's Guide Access Survey is the longest running and largest survey of its kind in the UK. 

Now in its eighth year, the results of the 2022 Euan's Guide Access Survey are available: 

• 72% have found accessibility information on a venue’s website to be misleading, confusing or inaccurate
• 74% have experienced a disappointing trip or having had to change plans due to poor accessibility
• 51% said reviews from other disabled people improve their confidence when visiting new places
• 46% have …

This is a sneak peak at something we're just getting started with. I initially called it 'Ambassadors' but decided 'Champions' is less stuffy and more celebratory. You don't need to be super-human to participate! I can't give you all the details yet, but here's an outline which I hope will convince some of you to get involved and be the initial pioneer champions - or guinea pigs...

We'd like to work more closely with some people/businesses who really love their area and want to collaborate to r…

2023 is the Year of the Coast and with 26 miles of marvellous coastline sitting here in the North York Moors National Park - sandwiched between beautiful moorland and the North Sea - we’re encouraging you to celebrate it with us.

There will be plenty to do along the way with our many walks and ambles, events and exhibitions to keep you busy. Stop by some of the country’s most-famous cafés and restaurants, or help keep your coast neat and tidy with some community beach cleans.

To mark the Year …

The North York Moors National Park Marketing and Communications Team has been enhanced with the return of Laura Barr, back from maternity leave, and appointment of Tom Outing. The team now includes: Catriona McLees, Head of Marketing and Communications; Tom Outing, Marketing and Communications Manager; Emily Watson, Visitor Development and Marketing Assistant; and Laura Barr, Marketing and Product Development Executive.

DEFRA have asked us to tell you about their forthcoming event for Yorkshire Food & Drink businesses. You can register now for a free Food and Drink Growth Masterclass on business finance, business growth, and routes to market. 

The event will include masterclasses on finance, innovation and resilience, routes to market covering public procurement, exports, retail and tourism. Additionally, experts will be on hand to provide individual advice and recommendations – come prepared with your questio…

A new Cycling Tourism Toolkit has been produced to help businesses to take advantage of the increased interest in cycling. You can download the Cycling Tourism Toolkit here

Don't forget to also take a look at the North York Moors National Park's other cycling friendly activity here. 

The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. 

Between 24 September and 2 October this year, Great Big Green Week will unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of people in every corner of the country will celebrate the heartfelt, brave, everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change.

The North York Moors National Park is working on several activit…