Sutton Bank Visitor Centre

Sutton Bank Visitor Centre

Sutton Bank, Near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2EH

The car park at Sutton Bank National Park Centre is a great place to discover the night skies (24 hour pay and display). In 2021 a new stargazing pavilion and warm-room opened to help astronomers host public stargazing events. Photo used with kind permission by Will Owen.


Sutton Bank 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.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    64%
  • 28/03/24

    79%
  • 29/03/24

    75%
  • 29/03/24

    16%

Weather forecast for Shandy Hall (3.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Full Moon Walk in the North York Moors

    Sunday 17th November 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, Near Thirsk, YO7 2EH

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • North Shire

    Liverton, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland, TS13 4TJ (22.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Lahtle Wood Glamping

    Carr Lane, East Hesleterton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8RP (25.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Coast and Camplight

    Low Rigg Farm, Stainsacre, North Yorkshire, YO22 4LP (28.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • The Wensleydale Experience

    Swinithwaite, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4UH (29.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info