Stargazing and canoeing at How Stean Gorge
Sunday 9th November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
How Stean Gorge
Lofthouse, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 5SF
How Stean Gorge is proud to be hosting the ever-popular dark skies activities nights as part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival.
Running on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, these popular events are a unique blend of adventure, astronomy, and culinary delight, set against the breath-taking backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales.
Whether you’re paddling under the stars or, if weather is not suitable, tackling the floodlit Via Ferrata High Wire Course, this is a night-time adventure you won’t want to miss. Why not pre-order a tasty pizza and dine in our panoramic glass-floored café overlooking the gorge?
This event takes place as part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Fringe Festival 2025.
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent darkness
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.
Sun 9th Nov
Local light pollution
How Stean Gorge is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of events at How Stean Gorge. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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