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.
Progress: More than 4,500 people took part in activities in 2019/20, including 680 on guided walks, 802 at Go Wild / family days and 3,136 attendees at 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 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: