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

  • Family Friendly Stargazing with Cosmic Wonders

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 17:00pm to 19:00pm

    Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Family Friendly Stargazing with Cosmic Wonders

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Friday 25th October 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 26th October 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Night Navigation Experience – North York Moors

    Saturday 26th October 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Blacksmiths Arms - Lastingham, Lastingham, YO62 6TN

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Thursday 31st October 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Full Moon Walk in the North York Moors

    Sunday 17th November 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, Near Thirsk, YO7 2EH

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  • Full Moon Walk in the North York Moors

    Sunday 17th November 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, Near Thirsk, YO7 2EH

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  • Dark Skies Weekend in the North York Moors

    Friday 22nd November 2024 from 14:00pm to Sunday 24th November 2024 12:00pm

    The Fox & Hounds - Ainthorpe, Whitby, YO21 2LD

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 25th January 2025 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

  • The Moors National Park Centre

    Danby, Near Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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Stargazing accommodation in North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve

  • High Farm – Beadlam Rigg

    Beadlam Rigg, Pockley, North Yorkshire, YO62 7TG

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Middlehead Cottages – Stape

    Stape, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8HY

    Stay & Gaze

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  • North Shire

    Liverton, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland, TS13 4TJ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Rawcliffe House Farm

    Stape, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8JA

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Fox & Hounds – Ainthorpe

    45 Brook Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2LD

    Stay & Gaze

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