North York Moors Dark Skies Festival 2025 (10th Anniversary)

Prepare for an astronomical adventure at the North York Moors Dark Skies Festival 2025! From 14 February to 2 March, dive into a world of stars, planets, and cosmic wonders in one of the UK’s most celebrated dark sky destinations.

This year’s festival is packed with an exciting lineup of events, all designed to help you celebrate and explore the breathtaking beauty of the night sky. Spanning the entire North York Moors National Park, the festival offers something for everyone—from thrilling stargazing sessions with expert astronomers to hands-on astro-photography workshops and rejuvenating mindfulness experiences under the stars.

The North York Moors has earned its prestigious Dark Sky Reserve status from the International Dark-Sky Association, thanks to its incredibly low light pollution and crystal-clear skies. It’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in the magic of the cosmos, free from the distractions of city lights.

Here we feature a selection of stargazing events as part of the festival. Please see the official North York Moors Dark Skies Festival website for a complete schedule.

Photo: The Milky Way over Ravenscar by Steve Bell