Stargazing in North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve

Stargazing in North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve

The North York Moors National Park was awarded International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2020, in recognition of both their fantastic dark skies and their commitment to keeping them that way! The region is host to Dalby Forest and the annual Starcamp that takes place there as well as a number of dark sky discovery sites. The National Park runs a dark skies friendly scheme where local accommodation providers are encouraged to support Astro-tourism. It’s well worthy of a visit, both by day and of course by night!

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Stargazing events in North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve

  • Dalby Forest StarFest 2025

    Thursday 28th August 2025 from 12:00pm to Monday 1st September 2025 12:00pm

    Dalby Forest Adderstone Field, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Friday 24th October 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Dark Skies Festival Night Walk – Sutton Bank

    Saturday 25th October 2025 from 18:45pm to 20:45pm

    Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, Near Thirsk, YO7 2EH

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  • Night Navigation Experience – North York Moors

    Tuesday 28th October 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Blacksmiths Arms - Lastingham, Lastingham, YO62 6TN

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Wednesday 29th October 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Dark Skies Festival Night Walk at Robin Hood’s Bay

    Thursday 30th October 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Robin Hood's Bay Car Park, Whitby, YO22 4QN

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Friday 31st October 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 1st November 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

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

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Thursday 19th February 2026 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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Stargazing locations in North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve

  • 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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  • Bruce Observatory – Whitby School

    Prospect Hill, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Byland Abbey Car Park

    Byland, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, YO61 4BD, Yorkshire and The Humber

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Chop Gate Village Hall Car Park

    Chop Gate, Great Broughton, Cleveland, TS9 7JW

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Clay Bank Car Park – Forestry Commission

    Great Broughton, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS9 7JA

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Cod Beck Reservoir Car Park

    Whorlton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 3AL

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Cowbar Lane Car Park

    Cowbar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Cleveland, TS13 5DA, North East England

    Aurora Viewpoint, 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 National Park Centre

    Lodge Lane, Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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Stargazing accommodation in North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve

  • Carlton Grange – Helmsley

    Carlton, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5HH

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carlton Lodge – Helmsley

    53 Bondgate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EY

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Coast and Camplight

    Low Rigg Farm, Stainsacre, North Yorkshire, YO22 4LP

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Cropton Cabins Holiday Park

    Cropton, Wrelton, North Yorkshire, YO18 8ES

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Easterside Farm

    Hawnby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5QT

    Stay & Gaze

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