Byland Abbey Car Park

Byland Abbey Car Park

Byland, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, YO61 4BD, Yorkshire and The Humber

The ruins of this remote medieval monastery are incredible to view by daytime and offer some excellent stargazing and astrophotography opportunities by night.


Byland Abbey Car Park is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    80%
  • 28/03/24

    78%
  • 29/03/24

    20%
  • 29/03/24

    19%

Weather forecast for Shandy Hall (1.3 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Observing Night at the Bruce Observatory

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA (29.0 miles away)

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  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (29.6 miles away)

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  • Whitby and District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:15pm

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA (29.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT (19.7 miles away)

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (29.6 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • North Shire

    Liverton, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland, TS13 4TJ (23.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Lahtle Wood Glamping

    Carr Lane, East Hesleterton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8RP (23.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Coast and Camplight

    Low Rigg Farm, Stainsacre, North Yorkshire, YO22 4LP (28.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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