Dalby Forest Visitor Centre

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre

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

Located in the heart of Dalby Forest this location benefits from fantastic dark skies and two observatories hosting stargazing events run by Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society.


Dalby Forest Visitor Centre is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Location events organiser

Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society

Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    46%
  • 28/03/24

    84%
  • 29/03/24

    83%
  • 29/03/24

    16%

Weather forecast for Dalby Forest (0.1 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Thursday 28th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT (0.3 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT (0.3 miles away)

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  • Family Stargazing with Cosmic Wonders

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 17:00pm to 19:00pm

    Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB (15.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT (0.3 miles away)

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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 (14.3 miles away)

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