Kirkham Priory Car Park

Kirkham Priory Car Park

Kirkham, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7JS

Experience the dark skies above the Howardian Hills AONB at this free English Heritage car park, with amazing views above the Priory and across the River Derwent. Note that no overnight camping is allowed at this location.


Kirkham Priory 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

  • 14/10/24

    4%
  • 14/10/24

    1%
  • 15/10/24

    1%
  • 15/10/24

    5%

Weather forecast for Castle Howard (2.6 miles away) updated 14/10/24 at 04:01.




Events nearby

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  • Hull and East Riding Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 14th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Cottingham Civic Hall, Cottingham, HU16 5QG (28.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Thursday 17th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:45pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT (15.4 miles away)

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB (27.5 miles away)

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm, Murton, YO19 5XD (9.3 miles away)

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  • Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    East Ayton Village Hall, East Ayton, YO13 9HY (19.7 miles away)

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