North York Moors Events
Dark Skies Festival 10th anniversary 14 February - 02 March 2025
We're delighted to be showcasing our tenth Dark Skies Festival in the up-coming year - this festival will be full of activities and opportunities for you to appreciate the wonders of the night sky. Join us to celebrate this fantastic anniversary by attending a stargazing event in the North York Moors, there's lots to choose from!
The North York Moors is one of only 21 locations in the world to be recognised for pristine, dark skies. We're an International Dark Sky Reserve, awarded by DarkSky (formerly International Dark-Sky Association).
Get prepared for your star-studded visit to the North York Moors and book a stay with one of our dark skies friendly accommodation providers. Not only will you get to experience this International Dark Sky reserve for longer, you will have the opportunity to meet the fantastic businesses that help us keep our skies dark.
We hope you can join us to celebrate!
22nd Nov 2023 10:30 am - 22nd Nov 2024 4:00 pm
Constellation Rubbing Trail at Danby Lodge National Park Centre
Come and try our new permanent Dark Sky themed rubbing trail at Danby Lodge National Park Centre.
Explore the grounds and find the constellation rubbing plaques, use your brass...
22nd Nov 2023 10:30 am - 22nd Nov 2024 4:00 pm
Constellation Rubbing Trail at Sutton Bank National Park Centre
Come and try our new permanent Dark Sky themed rubbing trail at Sutton Bank National Park Centre.
Explore the grounds and find the constellation rubbing plaques, use your brass...
23rd Nov 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Family stargazing at Danby Lodge
Join Cosmic Wonders for an introduction to stargazing and astronomy, suitable for all the family! Learn to navigate the stars, hear stories of the constellations, and discover our universe together...
15th Feb 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Big Dark Skies Festival Birthday Bash at Danby Lodge
Join us at Danby Lodge National Park Centre on Saturday 15 February for a celebration of our 10th Dark Skies Festival, with the incredible stargazing experts Astro Dog!
Get ready for...
Read More19th Feb 2025 6:45 pm
Dark Skies Festival Night Walk Robin Hood’s Bay
Join Large Outdoors for a fabulous walk from the iconic Robin Hood’s Bay to experience the coastline of the North York Moors National Park, a designated International Dark Sky Reserve,...
Read More22nd Feb 2025 6:45 pm
Night Navigation Experience
Join Large Outdoors for a chance to learn night navigation and stargazing under the dark skies of the North York Moors National Park.
Book your place here: Night...
22nd Feb 2025 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Big Dark Skies Festival Birthday Bash at Sutton Bank
Get ready to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Dark Skies Festival with an out-of-this-world stargazing event at Sutton Bank on Saturday 22 February!
Join experienced astronomers Richard Darn and Neill...
Read More23rd Feb 2025 6:45 pm
Dark Skies Festival Night Walk Lastingham
Join Large Outdoors for a special Dark Skies Festival night walk along footpaths and trails around the village of Lastingham in the North York Moors National Park, a designated International...
Read More28th Feb 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Felt Planets drop-in craft activity
Join our out-of-this-world children's crafting workshop during our 10th Dark Skies Festival at Danby Lodge National Park Centre on Friday 28 February!
This February, your little explorers can embark on a...
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