Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Car Park

Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Car Park

Fewston, Otley, North Yorkshire, HG3 1ST

Publicly accessible stargazing location as suggested on the Nidderdale AONB website.


Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Car Park 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.



Events nearby

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  • Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 10th May 2025 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP (25.7 miles away)

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  • Bradford Astronomical Society lecture evening

    Monday 12th May 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Idle & Thackley Conservative Club, Idle, BD10 8QB (9.8 miles away)

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  • Garden of Stars Astronomy Club Night

    Tuesday 13th May 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:30pm

    Stirley Nature Reserve - Garden of Stars, Huddersfield, HD4 6FA (25.1 miles away)

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  • Leeds Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 14th May 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9DX (13.4 miles away)

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 16th May 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ (27.0 miles away)

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