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North York Moors National Park

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Due to its remoteness and general low levels of light pollution, the North York Moors National Park has been recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve. You can often see 2,000 stars – far more than in the nearby towns – including spectacular views of the Milky Way.

We’re also keen for people to enjoy, discover and understand more about why our dark skies need protecting. And what better way to celebrate our star-studded skies than at one of our annual Dark Skies Festivals held every October and February.
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Forthcoming events by North York Moors National Park

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  • Walking & Night Navigation Using The Stars – Goathland (Heartbeat Country)

    Friday 23rd October 2026 from 16:30pm to 20:30pm

    Scripps Garage, Whitby, YO22 5LY

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  • North York Moors Dark Skies Fringe Festival 2026

    Friday 23rd October 2026 from 18:00pm to Sunday 1st November 2026 23:00pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • UV Fungi Walk at Danby Lodge National Park Centre

    Saturday 24th October 2026 from 16:30pm to 19:45pm

    Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Whitby Night Photography Workshop

    Saturday 24th October 2026 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Whitby Abbey House Tea Rooms, Whitby, YO22 4JR

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  • Mad Alice’s Ghost Train

    Sunday 25th October 2026 from 18:15pm to 22:00pm

    Pickering Train Station, Pickering, YO18 7AJ

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  • Walking & Night Navigation Using The Stars – Helmsley & Rievaulx Abbey

    Wednesday 28th October 2026 from 17:30pm to 20:30pm

    The Black Swan - Helmsley, Helmsley, YO62 5BJ

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  • Walking & Night Navigation Using The Stars – Sutton Bank, White Horse Circuit

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 16:30pm to 20:30pm

    Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, Near Thirsk, YO7 2EH

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  • Walking & Night Navigation Using The Stars – Hole of Horcum

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 16:30pm to 20:30pm

    Saltergate Car Park, Pickering, YO18 7NR

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  • Mad Alice’s Ghost Train

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 18:15pm to 22:00pm

    Pickering Train Station, Pickering, YO18 7AJ

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Event locations used by North York Moors National Park

  • Ampleforth Abbey

    Ampleforth, York , North Yorkshire, YO62 4EN, Yorkshire and The Humber

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  • Clay Bank Car Park – Forestry Commission

    Great Broughton, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS9 7JA

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Dalby Forest Visitor Centre

    Dalby Forest, Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT

    Astronomical Society, Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory

    More info

  • Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station

    Lodge Lane , Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB, Yorkshire and The Humber

    Observatory

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  • Danby Lodge National Park Centre

    Lodge Lane, Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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