North York Moors national park at 70 – from steam trains to spas, there’s so much to love

To mark the park’s birthday, we take a look at its best attractions, beyond its fabulously wild moors and valleys

Aside from its vast expanse of heather, undulating hills and ancient woodlands, there’s so much to love about the North York Moors national park, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this month. It’s where sheep really do roam on village greens, and you can pass through serene valleys on a heritage train. The skies are so clear here that the region provides some of the best stargazing in the country. From ancient archaeological sites and abbeys to some of England’s finest views, here are its top attractions.