Dark sky sites in the UK

There are many officially recognised and publicly accessible dark sky sites in the UK. Considering widespread light pollution, this may come as a surprise! Most of these sites are Dark Sky Discovery Sites, places officially recognised as excellent locations for stargazing. Various local authorities have suggested others, and we've added some of our favourite spots too.  We hope this map helps you find your closest dark sky site, and we wish you clear skies when you get there!

Dark sky sites in the UK location list

  • Cwmtydu Beach Car Park

    Cwmtydu, Llandysul, Dyfed, SA44 6LQ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Dalby Forest Visitor Centre

    Dalby Forest, Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT

    Astronomical Society, Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory

    More info
  • Dales Countryside Museum

    Station Yard, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Danby Lodge National Park Centre

    Lodge Lane, Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Dark Skies Theatre – Port Mor – Isle of Gigha

    Port Mor, Isle of Gigha, Isle of Gigha, PA41 7AA

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory

    Rue du Lorier, St Pierre du Bois, Channel Isles, GY7 9JU

    Astronomical Society, Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory

    More info
  • Dead Woman’s Ditch Car Park

    Over Stowey, Taunton, Somerset, TA5, South West England

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Dedham Riverside Carpark

    Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6DH

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Derwent Waterside Park Visitor Centre

    Endmundbuyers, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9TT

    Go Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Devil’s Dyke

    Devil's Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YJ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

    More info
  • Devoke Water

    Austhwaite Brow, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TJ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Dinton Park – National Trust

    St Marys Road, Dinton, Wiltshire, SP3 5HH

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Ditchling Beacon

    Ditchling, Brighton, Sussex, BN6

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Divis and Black Mountain National Trust Car Park

    Divis Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0NG

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Dolgoch Hostel

    Abergwesyn, Ceredigion, Dyfed, SY25 6NR, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Dunfermline Public Park

    St Margarets Drive, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7QL

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Dunkery & Horner Wood

    Exmoor National Park, North of Exford, Somerset, TA24

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Dunkery Beacon

    Exmoor National Park, North West of Wheddon Cross, Somerset, TA24

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Dunnabridge Car Park – Dartmoor

    Dunnabridge, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6SA

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Dunraven Bay

    Southerndown, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF32 0RP

    Go Stargazing Site

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