National Parks Dark Skies Fringe Festival 2022

National Parks Dark Skies Fringe Festival 2022

Friday 21st October 2022 from 16:00pm to Sunday 30th October 2022 23:00pm

Stargazing festival by Go Stargazing Administrator

The National Parks Dark Skies Fringe Festival celebrates the incredible dark skies above the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, both of which are recognised Dark Sky Reserves as recognised by the International Dark Sky Association.

The fringe festival consists of various activities around the October half-term period and compliments the main festival in February.

Many of the events are ideal for families, and all are suitable for beginners and novices. From stargazing sessions to night walks, astrophotography tuition, nocturnal adventures, wellness and wellbeing, there’s something for everyone!

Go Stargazing is a keen supporter of the National Parks, helping to protect their dark skies and encouraging people to visit. We’ve featured the more practical events here, for a full list of events please see the Dark Skies National Parks website.

Please note that this has already taken place on 21/10/2022

Stargazing festival events map


Stargazing festival events list

  • Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon, Bolton Abbey

    Tuesday 11th October 2022 from 00:00am to Monday 31st October 2022 12:00pm

    Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6AL

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  • National Parks Dark Skies Fringe Festival 2022

    Friday 21st October 2022 from 16:00pm to Sunday 30th October 2022 23:00pm

    Online

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  • Night Navigation Experience – go walking at night!

    Friday 21st October 2022 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Blacksmiths Arms - Lastingham, Lastingham, YO62 6TN

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  • Evening Adventure Walk on the Cleveland Way

    Saturday 22nd October 2022 from 17:00pm to 20:30pm

    Clay Bank Car Park - Forestry Commission, Middlesbrough, TS9 7JA

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  • Dark sky meander and stargazing in Dalby Forest

    Saturday 22nd October 2022 from 18:00pm to 21:30pm

    High Dalby House and Cottages, Pickering, YO18 7LP

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  • An evening among the stars in the North York Moors

    Saturday 22nd October 2022 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Fox & Hounds - Ainthorpe, Whitby, YO21 2LD

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  • Dark Skies Walk at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 22nd October 2022 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, Near Thirsk, YO7 2EH

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  • Dark Skies Festival Nocturnal Adventure at Keldy

    Saturday 22nd October 2022 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Forest Holidays Keldy Cabins, Pickering, YO18 8HW

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  • Evening Adventure Walk on the Cleveland Way

    Sunday 23rd October 2022 from 17:00pm to 20:30pm

    Clay Bank Car Park - Forestry Commission, Middlesbrough, TS9 7JA

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  • Dark Skies experience at Danby

    Sunday 23rd October 2022 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB

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