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Stargazing in Yorkshire and The Humber

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The Yorkshire and Humber offer a wide variety of stargazing destinations at some of the best dark sky locations in the UK.

The region is home to the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors Dark Sky Reserves, collectively one of the most significant dark sky areas in Europe. A stargazer’s paradise!

Stargazing events in Yorkshire and The Humber

  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 3rd October 2025 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 3rd October 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 3rd October 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm, Murton, YO19 5XD

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  • Public viewing evening at the J.A. Jones Hoober Observatory

    Friday 3rd October 2025 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    J.A. Jones Hoober Observatory, Wentworth, S62 7SH

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest

    Friday 3rd October 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • It’s Solar System night at Sutton Bank Star Hub!

    Saturday 4th October 2025 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Saturday 4th October 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • Observing Night at the Bruce Observatory

    Sunday 5th October 2025 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Sunday 5th October 2025 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • East Riding Astronomers meeting and observing

    Monday 6th October 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Woodmansey Village Hall, Beverley, HU17 0TR

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Stargazing locations in Yorkshire and The Humber

  • Astrocampus – University of York

    Heslington West Campus, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5NA

    Observatory

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  • Austerfield Field Study Centre & The Brian Joynes Observatory

    Austerfield Field Study Centre, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 6RG

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Beacon Hill Observatory

    Montgomery Road, Cleethorpes, South Humberside, DN35

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Blakey Ridge Car Park

    Blakey Bank, Church Houses, North Yorkshire, YO62 7LQ

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Boggle Hole Car Park

    Mill Bank, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4UQ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Brimham Rocks Viewpoint

    Brimham Rocks Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4DW

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Brough Observatory

    Prescott Avenue, Brough, North Humberside, HU15 1BB

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Bruce Observatory – Whitby School

    Prospect Hill, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Buckden National Park

    Dalegarth, Buckden, North Yorkshire, BD23 5JU

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Buckstones Car Park

    New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3FT

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in Yorkshire and The Humber

  • Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges

    Selside, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0JB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Broadrake Bunkbarn & Workshops

    Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton, Lancashire, LA6 3AX, Yorkshire and The Humber

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Butt House Guest House – Keld

    Keld, Thwaite, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LJ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Camp Katur Glamping

    The Camp Hill Estate, Kirklington, North Yorkshire, DL8 2LS

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carlton Grange – Helmsley

    Carlton, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5HH

    Stay & Gaze

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