Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2022

Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2022

Saturday 12th February 2022 from 00:00am to Saturday 26th February 2022 00:00am

Stargazing festival by Friends of the Lake District

The Cumbria Dark Skies Festival takes place between the 12th and 26th February 2022. It features a wide variety of events, all celebrating the fabulous dark skies above the region.

Enjoy a dark skies stroll through Whinlatter Forest, go UV rock pooling on the West Coast, connect with the Universe at wellbeing events, you can also brush up on your photography skills with an evening of astrophotography. In addition, online sessions encompass Astro-tourism and even an online planetarium show!

On Saturday 26th February is the Ambelside and Grasmere ‘Big Switch off‘ where residents and businesses will be invited to switch off and enjoy the stars on the night.

Go Stargazing is pleased to support the festival by featuring their practical astronomy and outdoor events. For a full line up see the official Cumbria Dark Skies Festival website.

Cumbria Dark Skies Festival is a partnership of Friends of the Lake District, Cumbria Tourism, Forestry England, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and the Lake District National Park.

Please note that this has already taken place on 12/02/2022

Map of events


List of events

  • Gwynedd Astronomy Society meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Treborth Botanic Garden, Gwynedd, LL57 2RQ

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  • Usk Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Grange - Usk, Usk, NP15 1AB

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  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD

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  • Isle of Man Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    Swinton Bottom Club, Swinton, S64 8AU

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  • Nottingham Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Nottingham Emmanuel School, West Bridgford, NG2 7YF

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  • East Sussex Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club, Bexhill, TN39 3HL

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  • Isle of Wight Observatory open night

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Isle of Wight Observatory, Newchurch, PO36 0LX

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  • Loughton Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ

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  • Walsall Astronomical Society meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rushall Olympic Football Club, Rushall, WS4 1LJ

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Tarn End Cottages – Talkin Tarn

    Waters Edge, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1BF (29.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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