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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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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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  • Boggle Hole Youth Hostel

    Fylingthorpe, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4UQ

    Private Venue

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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

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  • Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station

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

    Observatory

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