Dark Skies Festival Stargazing at Sutton Bank

Dark Skies Festival Stargazing at Sutton Bank

Saturday 1st February 2025 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

Sutton Bank Star Hub
Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2EX

A setting moon will leave the sky very dark and starry as we go in search of the winter constellations. We’ll embark on a voyage of discovery and also point our powerful telescopes at Jupiter and Mars. The amazing Red Planet is at its closest to the Earth for two years so get the views while you can!

To make this event truly accessible we’ve reduced ticket prices as part of the North Yorkshire Dark Sky Festival month. We want you to enjoy the stars without it costing the Earth!

This event takes place as part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival 2025.

Please note that this has already taken place on 01/02/2025


Event organiser

Richard Darn

Richard Darn is organising this event

Please contact Richard Darn directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

Please book tickets for this event via the Eventbrite website.

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Sutton Bank Star Hub. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • See the Perseids near its peak at Sutton Bank Star Hub

    Saturday 9th August 2025 from 21:00pm to 23:30pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

    More info
  • Dark skies are back – and hello Milky Way!

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

    More info
  • It’s Solar System night at Sutton Bank Star Hub!

    Saturday 4th October 2025 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

    More info
  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Friday 24th October 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

    More info
  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Wednesday 29th October 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

    More info
  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Friday 31st October 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Carr House Farm Bed and Breakfast – Ampleforth

    Ampleforth, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4ED (4.2 miles away)

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  • Easterside Farm

    Hawnby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5QT (4.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carlton Lodge – Helmsley

    53 Bondgate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EY (6.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carlton Grange – Helmsley

    Carlton, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5HH (6.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • High Farm – Beadlam Rigg

    Beadlam Rigg, Pockley, North Yorkshire, YO62 7TG (8.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Millfield Cottage

    Chop Gate, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS9 7JD, Yorkshire and The Humber England (11.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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