Sutton Bank Star Hub

Sutton Bank Star Hub

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

The Sutton Bank Star Hub opened in Autumn 2021 and is a fantastic location to explore the dark skies above the North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve.

Along with a viewing area ideal for setting up telescopes, the hub offers some warm indoor space perfect for presentations, making it an ideal location for local Astronomical Societies and independent astronomers to run public stargazing events.

The Star Hub is a project by the North York Moors National Park Authority.

Photo: Richard Darn


Sutton Bank Star Hub 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

  • 05/11/24

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  • 05/11/24

    5%
  • 06/11/24

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  • 06/11/24

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Weather forecast for Shandy Hall (3.7 miles away) updated 05/11/24 at 16:01.




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.

  • Stargazing at Sutton Bank with Richard Darn

    Saturday 9th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Stargazing at Sutton Bank with Richard Darn

    Saturday 30th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Stargazing at Sutton Bank with Richard Darn

    Saturday 7th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Geminids Meteor Shower Special at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 14th December 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 25th January 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Tuesday 18th February 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

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  • Carlton Lodge – Helmsley

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

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  • Carlton Grange – Helmsley

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

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  • High Farm – Beadlam Rigg

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

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  • Millfield Cottage

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

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