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The Yorkshire Dales National Parks was awarded Dark Sky Reserve status by the International Dark-Sky Association in 2020. The region benefits from stunning scenery to be enjoyed by day and the most incredible starry skies by night. A dark skies friendly scheme encourages accommodation providers to host stargazers and there are numerous public events that take place throughout the year. A visit is very much recommended!
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Stargazing events in Yorkshire Dales Dark Sky Reserve
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Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting
Thursday 9th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Fremington Village Hall, Reeth, DL11 6AR
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Stargazing break at Ashes Farm in the Yorkshire Dales
Friday 17th April 2026 from 16:00pm to Sunday 19th April 2026 10:00am
Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges, Settle, BD24 0JB
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Stargazing break at Ashes Farm in the Yorkshire Dales (Lyrids meteor shower)
Wednesday 22nd April 2026 from 16:00pm to Friday 24th April 2026 10:00am
Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges, Settle, BD24 0JB
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Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting
Thursday 14th May 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Fremington Village Hall, Reeth, DL11 6AR
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Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting
Thursday 13th August 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Fremington Village Hall, Reeth, DL11 6AR
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Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting
Thursday 10th September 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Fremington Village Hall, Reeth, DL11 6AR
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Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting
Thursday 8th October 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Fremington Village Hall, Reeth, DL11 6AR
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Stargazing break at Ashes Farm in the Yorkshire Dales (Taurids meteor shower)
Friday 9th October 2026 from 16:00pm to Sunday 11th October 2026 10:00am
Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges, Settle, BD24 0JB
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Night photography and stargazing at Ashes Farm
Saturday 17th October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges, Settle, BD24 0JB
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Stargazing break at Ashes Farm in the Yorkshire Dales (Orionids meteor shower)
Tuesday 20th October 2026 from 16:00pm to Thursday 22nd October 2026 10:00am
Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges, Settle, BD24 0JB
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Stargazing locations in Yorkshire Dales Dark Sky Reserve
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Buckden National Park
Dalegarth, Buckden, North Yorkshire, BD23 5JU
Dark Sky Discovery Site
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Downholme Viewing Point
Downholme, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6AE, Yorkshire and The Humber England
Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site
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Druid’s Temple Car Park
Ilton, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4JZ, Yorkshire and The Humber
Go Stargazing Site
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Grimwith Reservoir
Hebden, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, BD23 5ED, Yorkshire and The Humber
Go Stargazing Site
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Hawes National Park Centre
Burtersett Road, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT, Yorkshire and The Humber
Go Stargazing Site
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Kettlewell Car Park – Yorkshire Dales
Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5QZ, Yorkshire and The Humber
Go Stargazing Site
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Malham Car Park
Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DA
Dark Sky Discovery Site
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Ribblehead Viaduct Car Park
Far Gearstones, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 3AS
Go Stargazing Site
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Tan Hill Inn
Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6ED
Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze
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Stargazing accommodation in Yorkshire Dales Dark Sky Reserve
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Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges
Selside, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0JB
Stay & Gaze
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Butt House Guest House – Keld
Keld, Thwaite, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LJ
Stay & Gaze
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Cherish Glamping
West Shaw Cote Farm, Low Abbotside, North Yorkshire, DL8 3JH
Stay & Gaze
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Deeside House
Cowgill, Dentdale, Cumbria, LA10 5RN
Stay & Gaze
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Firs Farm Bed & Breakfast
Healey, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4LH
Stay & Gaze
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