Public toilets near Roseberry Topping shut over vandalism

The Newton-under-Roseberry Car Park toilets, near Roseberry Topping, have been closed after the male toilets were vandalised last weekend.

The North York Moors National Park described the damage as “significant”, affecting the walls, plasterwork, electrics, entrance door and security systems.

It described the incident as “deeply disappointing” and said it represents a “serious waste of public resources”. 

The public toilets at the Newton-under-Roseberry Car Park(Image: NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK)

This week, The Northern Echo reported how the North York Moors National Park Authority (NYMNPA) is now hoping to introduce cameras in its car parks to stop motorists parking without paying and anti-social behaviour. 

It will trial an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system at the Great Ayton car park, where almost one in five drivers fail to buy a ticket, and may be rolled out elsewhere. 

A statement from the national park said: “We regret to inform visitors that both the male and female toilet facilities at Newton under Roseberry (Roseberry Topping) carpark are closed until further notice due to extensive vandalism discovered over the weekend.

Roseberry Topping(Image: )

“The damage is significant, affecting the walls, plasterwork, electrics, entrance door and security systems of the male facilities. 

“Unfortunately, the electrical damage has left the whole building unsafe, so both the male and female toilets are closed at this time. 

“Contractors including electricians, joiners, and plasterers are required for the repairs.

“This act of vandalism is deeply disappointing and represents a serious waste of public resources, with repairs likely to cost several thousand pounds. 

“These are funds and staff time that should have been spent on improving and maintaining our carparks, facilities and Rights of Way network, not repairing deliberate destruction.

“We are working as quickly as possible to coordinate the necessary repairs and will provide updates as soon as we have a clearer timeline. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”