Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival 2025 (10th Anniversary)

Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival 2025 (10th Anniversary)

Friday 14th February 2025 from 18:00pm to Sunday 2nd March 2025 23:00pm

Stargazing festival by Yorkshire Dales National Park

Get ready for an unforgettable cosmic journey! Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, happening from 14 February to 2 March 2025, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of a sky filled with stars.

Nestled in one of the UK’s most stunning landscapes, the Yorkshire Dales National Park offers a unique opportunity to gaze upon an unspoiled, light-pollution-free sky. This dark sky haven has been officially designated as a Dark Sky Reserve by DarkSky International, making it the perfect destination for stargazing and astronomical exploration.

Local businesses across the Yorkshire Dales are hosting a stellar lineup of events to bring the magic of the night sky to life. Whether you’re an aspiring astronomer or simply fascinated by the stars, there’s something for everyone!

Here we feature stargazing events taking place as part of this year’s festival; for a complete list of events, see the official Yorkshire Dales Parks Dark Skies Festival website.

Join in this unforgettable celebration of the stars, the universe, and the Yorkshire Dales. The night sky is calling—are you ready to answer?

Stargazing festival events map


Stargazing festival events list

  • Romantic Stargazing Weekend at Ashes Farm

    Friday 31st January 2025 from 16:00pm to Sunday 2nd February 2025 12:00pm

    Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges, Settle, BD24 0JB

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  • A Night on The Moon at Stump Cross Caverns

    Saturday 8th February 2025 from 17:30pm to 21:00pm

    Stump Cross Caverns, Harrogate, HG3 5JL

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  • Introduction to the Wonders of the Night Sky

    Wednesday 12th February 2025 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm

    Gargrave Village Hall, Gargrave, BD23 3RD

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  • Dark Skies Festival Planet and Constellation Trail

    Friday 14th February 2025 from 10:00am to Sunday 2nd March 2025 16:00pm

    Aysgarth National Park Centre, Aysgarth, DL8 3TH

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  • Dark Skies Safari at Broughton Sanctuary

    Friday 14th February 2025 from 16:00pm to Monday 17th February 2025 12:00pm

    Broughton Sanctuary, Skipton, BD23 3AN

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  • Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival 2025 (10th Anniversary)

    Friday 14th February 2025 from 18:00pm to Sunday 2nd March 2025 23:00pm

    Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, DL8 3NT

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  • Dark Skies Festival Activities at How Stean Gorge

    Friday 14th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    How Stean Gorge, Harrogate, HG3 5SF

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  • Dark Skies Festival: Sunrise Reflections

    Saturday 15th February 2025 from 08:00am to 12:00pm

    Broughton Sanctuary, Skipton, BD23 3AN

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  • Malham Cove Magical Dark Skies and Full Moon Experience with Adventures for the Soul

    Saturday 15th February 2025 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Malham National Park Centre, Skipton, BD23 4DA

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  • Malham Cove Magical Full Moon Experience

    Saturday 15th February 2025 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Malham National Park Centre, Skipton, BD23 4DA

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Cherish Glamping

    West Shaw Cote Farm, Low Abbotside, North Yorkshire, DL8 3JH (2.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Ingleby Lodge Holidays

    Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3JQ (2.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Butt House Guest House – Keld

    Keld, Thwaite, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LJ (7.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Deeside House

    Cowgill, Dentdale, Cumbria, LA10 5RN (7.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Scalegill Foot

    Dent, Sedburgh, Cumbria, LA10 5RN (7.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Yore Mill Starfall Apartment – Aysgarth

    Church Bank, Aysgarth, North Yorkshire, DL8 3SR (8.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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