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This page relates to the 2019–2024 National Park Management Plan, which is now archived. For the latest aims and objectives, please visit the 2025–30 Management Plan landing page.
Run a cohesive programme of inspirational, participatory activities that attract at least 4,000 people each year to find out more about the National Park’s special qualities.
How the local partners are doing on this objective
Progress: In 2024/2025 7,941 young people attended activities that informed them about the National Park’s special qualities including: ‘Go Wild’; Water Safety; Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected; Dales Countryside Museum; and Dark Skies events.
Rationale: The programme is focused on providing people with opportunities to discover and learn about the Yorkshire Dales National Park – to share the story. This objective brings together the range of events run by the National Park Authority for the public, including: tourism events; National Park Visitor Centres; volunteer-led guided walks; specialist walks; and, events at the Dales Countryside Museum.
Lead partner: Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
Supporting partners: Dales Tourism Network; Friends of Dales Countryside Museum
Further information: YDNPA – Our guided walks; YDNPA – Go Wild!; Dark Skies Festival; DCM events;
Cost over 5 years: £100,000
Funding shortfall: None
Ecosystem services: Recreation
Trade-offs: None
Baseline: