See the Perseids Meteor Shower at Botton Village

See the Perseids Meteor Shower at Botton Village

Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village
Botton, Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NJ, Yorkshire and The Humber

Get ready for a magical night under the stars in Botton Village, set in the beautiful North York Moors Dark Skies Reserve. This special evening is all about enjoying the Perseids meteor shower in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

You’ll start with a fun and easy introduction to stargazing and why protecting dark skies matters, then head outside for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser to point out stars, planets, and constellations. There’ll be telescopes to look through, real meteorites to see up close, and plenty of chances to just lie back and watch the sky. Hot drinks are included, so you can stay warm while you soak it all in.

The event is led by Sophie Carroll from Cosmic Wonders, who makes learning about space engaging and easy to follow for all ages. Bring a blanket, get comfy on a deckchair, and enjoy a cosy evening of stargazing together. It’s suitable for ages 10+ and kept small (just 30 people), so it feels personal—just make sure to book ahead!


Event organiser

Cosmic Wonders

Cosmic Wonders is organising this event

Please contact Cosmic Wonders directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Moon viewing and stargazing at Botton Village

    Saturday 23rd May 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village, Danby, YO21 2NJ

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  • Moon viewing at Botton Village

    Saturday 23rd May 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village, Danby, YO21 2NJ

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  • Apollo Moon Landing Anniversary Event

    Saturday 18th July 2026 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village, Danby, YO21 2NJ

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  • See the Perseids Meteor Shower at Botton Village

    Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village, Danby, YO21 2NJ

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