The Moors National Park Centre

The Moors National Park Centre

Danby, Near Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

Car Park in the grounds of the visitor centre free of charge for evening stargazing.


The Moors National Park 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.

Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Castleton (north Yorkshire) (1.7 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 12:00.




Events nearby

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (21.8 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 (15.6 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 (0.0 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 (15.6 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 (11.0 miles away)

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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 (20.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Rose Cottage – Malton

    Thorpe Bassett, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8LU (23.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Pheasant’s Roost Shepherd’s Hut

    Thorpe Bassett, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8LU (23.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Lahtle Wood Glamping

    Carr Lane, East Hesleterton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8RP (23.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Humble Bee Farm

    Flixton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3UJ (27.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Camp Katur Glamping

    The Camp Hill Estate, Kirklington, North Yorkshire, DL8 2LS (29.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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