Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2023

Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2023

Saturday 28th October 2023 from 18:00pm to Saturday 18th November 2023 22:00pm

Stargazing festival by Friends of the Lake District

The annual Cumbria Dark Skies Festival celebrates the region’s dark, starry skies through stargazing events and nighttime experiences.

Why not enjoy a stargazing break to the region at a dark sky-friendly accommodation provider? Or experience tranquil nighttime canoeing on Coniston water or a night swim in Ullswater?

The 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 28/10/2023

Map of events


List of events

  • Festival Dark Skies Walk at Whinlatter

    Saturday 13th January 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:30pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW

    More info
  • Festival Dark Skies Walk at Whinlatter

    Friday 9th February 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:30pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW

    More info