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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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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
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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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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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Goathland Viewpoint Car Park
Goathland, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO22 5NL
Go Stargazing Site
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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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