Discover more at Brimham Rocks
Find out how to get to Brimham Rocks, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
Group visits at Brimham Rocks
Groups of visitors have been coming to this special place since the 18th century. With millions of years of history to discover and downloadable trails on offer, come and find out what makes Brimham Rocks so special for a group day out. Here’s everything you’ll need to know both before and during your visit.
Brimham Rocks provide a wonderful place for an adventure for all ages but please explore safely
The rocks and paths can become slippery when wet. Always keep an eye on children, there are sudden drops and steep slopes across the site. If you're visiting Brimham Rocks to take part in activities such as rock climbing, please make sure to take extra care at height. If you need assistance, please call the emergency services (999) and ask for mountain rescue.
Booking your group visit
We welcome all groups at Brimham Rocks and are open throughout the year.
If you are planning to visit with a group, you’ll need to book in advance. To make your booking please email brimhamrocks@nationaltrust.org.uk
Group activity organisers are responsible for their own administration and should ensure that they have adequate staff, risk assessments, first aiders and the appropriate amount of public liability cover (minimum £5 million).
Groups with National Trust Education Group Access Pass can park free of charge all day Monday-Friday during term time but you must still pre-book your group visit.
The car park cannot facilitate coaches over 22 seats.
We recommend arriving in a minibus or small coach as the surrounding roads are narrow with lots of overhanging trees and there is limited space for turning or moving around the car park. If you wish to bring a larger group we recommend booking your group in at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, just 8 miles down the road.
Planning ahead
Brimham Rocks is a natural playground offering wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation. The site is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) so we limit the number of groups bookings to balance the impact on the wildlife and habitats we look after along with providing enough space for everyone to enjoy the site. During ground nesting bird season, some routes may be temporarily closed to protect wild birds, their nests and eggs. Damaging, destroying or disturbing the nests, birds or eggs is an offence. If you come across nesting birds on an open route, please report it to a member of staff.
Group guided tours
Our guided tours bring this remarkable place to life with fascinating facts and stories, taking you on a journey through 320 million years of history. All guided tours must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks in advance.
Eating with your group
You can find a selection of food and drinks at the refreshment kiosk, open everyday 10am - 4.30pm in summer and Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm in winter. Please note that if the weather is particularly bad the kiosk might close earlier.
Accessibility
Please take a look at the access map for Brimham Rocks. If anyone in your group has any accessibility requirements please let us know upon booking as we may have alternative options available for you.
Car parks and parking prices
On your arrival please book in with a member of the welcome team in the car park. They can advise you on the best place to park and will help process any car parking payments. Please note that the car park is a 10 minute walk from the nearest toilets and refreshment kiosk.
The car park at Brimham Rocks is pay & display with coins only. During summer you can pay by card with a member of the team at the Welcome Hut.
- Cars £6.50 for 4 hours, £10 per day.
- Minibuses £12.
- Coaches under 22 seats only £15-20.
- Motor cycles £3.
- National Trust members park for free.
If you would like to make a donation, alongside your car park charges, to help us continue to care for this special place please let the team know when you make your booking.
Get in touch
To make your booking please email a member of the team at brimhamrocks@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Bringing a climbing group
If you'd like to book a group in for a climbing visit there are a couple of things you need to be aware of. Please book your group in with a member of the team, as mentioned above, and take a look at our Outdoor Activities article to help you plan your climbing group visit further.
Booking an event
Should you wish to organise an event at Brimham Rocks please contact the team by email at brimhamrocks@nationaltrust.org.uk. In addition to the guidance above, there is process that the team uses to determine whether permission for your event will be granted or not. A formal application will be required and it will need to meet certain criteria and consider a variety of issues. Depending on the size of the event, a fee will also be charged.
Thank you
By hosting your activity at Brimham Rocks you enable us to continue to look after this wonderful place for everyone, for ever. In addition to the car parking charges, if you would like to make a donation to help us continue to care for this special place please let the team know when you make your booking.
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