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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
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Solar observing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Friday 4th September 2026 from 11:30am to 15:30pm
Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB
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Solar observing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Friday 11th September 2026 from 11:30am to 15:30pm
Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB
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Go Stargazing at Sutton Bank – Dark Skies
Saturday 12th September 2026 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm
Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX
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Solar observing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Friday 18th September 2026 from 11:30am to 15:30pm
Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB
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Solar observing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Friday 25th September 2026 from 11:30am to 15:30pm
Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB
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Go Stargazing at Sutton Bank – Harvest Moon
Saturday 26th September 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX
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Solar observing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Friday 2nd October 2026 from 11:30am to 15:30pm
Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB
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Stargazing in Dalby Forest
Friday 2nd October 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT
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Go Stargazing at Sutton Bank – Saturn
Saturday 3rd October 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX
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Solar observing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Friday 9th October 2026 from 11:30am to 15:30pm
Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB
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Stargazing locations in North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve
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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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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 Dark Skies Station
Lodge Lane , Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB, Yorkshire and The Humber
Observatory
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Stargazing accommodation in North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve
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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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