North York Moors Events
Dark Skies Fringe Festival 22 - 31 October 2021
Alongside the Yorkshire Dales National Park we're delighted to be celebrating Fringe Festival this month. It's another opportunity in the year for you to get out and appreciate the starry skies of our International Dark Sky Reserve.
As always we've got a varied programme for you to enjoy our dark skies in many ways. From night zips in Dalby forest and night navigation on the moors, to children's trails at our National Park Centres and astrophotography workshops. Find out all about the Light Spectacular on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and don't miss the Illuminated Abbey at Whitby. There's stargazing sessions aplenty and new ways for you to connect with the stars on mindful experiences.
Extend your visit and book dark skies friendly accommodation so you can explore during the daytime too!
22nd Oct 2021 - 30th Oct 2021
Dalby Forest Stargazing with Hidden Horizons
Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky, focusing on objects in our solar system (the moon and other planets) as well as stars that reside far away from Earth...
Read More22nd Oct 2021 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Evening Adventure Walk on the Cleveland Way
Come and walk with us over the moors at night. We'll take you on the famous Cleveland Way, across Hasty Bank to the Wainstones and then return through the woods...
Read More22nd Oct 2021 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sutton Bank - Myths, Legends and Folklore
Once described by James Herriot as the finest view in England, what better place to start your dark skies adventure. Heading off across Roulston Scar, where ancient tribes dating back...
Read More23rd Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021
Light Spectacular
Marvel at our heritage carriages, decorated with thousands of lights, before departing from Pickering Station for an awe-inspiring journey. Let our voiceover man and DJ-Mix of music get you in...
Read More23rd Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021
Illuminated Abbey at Whitby Abbey
Cast light on a dark history! See Bram Stoker's inspiration in a new light as Whitby Abbey is bathed in dramatic illuminations once again. Have your camera at the ready...
Read More23rd Oct 2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dark Skies - Walking in Heartbeat country
Surrounded by high moors and interlaced with cascading streams and waterfalls, Heartbeat Country is a walker’s paradise. You will experience Mallyan Spout Waterfall, which at over 60 feet, is the...
Read More23rd Oct 2021 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Night Navigation Experience - Learn how to go walking at night!
Join one of our expert leaders for a fun few hours navigating in the hills, moorlands and woods long after the sun has gone down.
Meeting in the lovely Blacksmiths Arms...
Read More23rd Oct 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sundown Zip at Go Ape Dalby
Nothing quite beats the rush of adrenaline stepping off a platform in the dark, zipping through the forest in the pitch-black autumn night air. What are you waiting for? Book...
Read More23rd Oct 2021 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Dark Skies at Danby SORRY. SOLD OUT.
SOLD OUT. Don your hats and coats and come outside to experience the magnificent night sky as it transitions from summer to autumn. View Jupiter and Saturn, a rising gibbous...
Read More23rd Oct 2021 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Whitby Night Photography
Join local photographer Richard Burdon and learn how to shoot stunning night images of streets, buildings and the stars. The workshop will begin at Whitby YHA tearooms and you’ll spend...
Read More24th Oct 2021 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Helmsley and Rievaulx - The Cistercian Walk
This is a 7 mile circular walk linking ancient monuments set within the beautiful North York Moors. Starting in the charming Yorkshire market town of Helmsley, we head off through...
Read More24th Oct 2021 5:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Twilight to Moonlight - wellbeing for women experience
You’ll begin with a nurturing, nature meander at twilight and end being bathed by moonlight. While out, you’ll hear owls hooting, smell woody scents and see beautiful bats awaken from...
Read More24th Oct 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk
Journey through the narrow streets and alleyways of Bay as you listen to tales of the strange and supernatural mingling with ancient legends, smugglers, shipwrecks, spiritual mysteries and rip roaring...
Read More25th Oct 2021 10:30 am - 31st Oct 2021 10:30 am
Nocturnal Animal Treasure Hunt - daytime activity
Which animals come out at night and why? Follow our deep, dark trail and solve the clues to claim your prize.
25th Oct 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online event - Beginner's Guide to the Night Sky
Enjoy a whirlwind tour of the skies with an astronomer from Go Stargazing.
Learn how to find your way around the night time sky, including identifying constellations and their brightest stars....
Read More26th Oct 2021 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Stargazing at Gilling Castle
Our astronomy guides Richard Darn and Neill Sanders from Go Stargazing will take us on a journey of discovery through the Milky Way. Given clear skies, we should be able...
Read More26th Oct 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North York Moors National Park: Our dark skies journey
In December 2020, we celebrated our designation as an International Dark Sky Reserve status.
Join Mike Hawtin, our Dark Skies officer, who’ll rewind five years and share some of the key...
Read More27th Oct 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk
Journey through the narrow streets and alleyways of Bay as you listen to tales of the strange and supernatural mingling with ancient legends, smugglers, shipwrecks, spiritual mysteries and rip roaring...
Read More27th Oct 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online event - Beginner's Guide to the Night Sky
Enjoy a whirlwind tour of the skies with an astronomer from Go Stargazing.
Learn how to find your way around the night time sky, including identifying constellations and their brightest stars....
Read More28th Oct 2021 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Nature Adventures - All Things Nocturnal (daytime activities)
For families- Discover more about the night sky and all things nocturnal whilst enjoying trails, storytelling, creative activities and looking through a real-life telescope.
28th Oct 2021 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Twilight moors
Join us for a guided walk along the tops of the Cleveland Hills. Starting mid-afternoon and walking towards sunset, as the land changes to the twilight moors. Being high up,...
Read More28th Oct 2021 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Night Awe Walk
Walking at night is an incredibly powerful way of reconnecting you to nature. It calms the mind right down. On this Night Awe walk you'll be exploring Wass, Byland Abbey...
Read More28th Oct 2021 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Night Navigation Experience - Learn how to go walking at night!
Join one of our expert leaders for a fun few hours navigating in the hills, moorlands and woods long after the sun has gone down.
Meeting in the lovely Blacksmiths Arms...
Read More29th Oct 2021 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Robin Hood's Bay - A Smuggler's Paradise
This coastal walk starts and finishes in Robin Hood's Bay, the busiest smuggling community on the Yorkshire coastline during the 18th century. With countless tales of thieves, rogues and smugglers,...
Read More29th Oct 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online event - Beginner's Guide to the Night Sky
Enjoy a whirlwind tour of the skies with an astronomer from Go Stargazing.
Learn how to find your way around the night time sky, including identifying constellations and their brightest stars....
Read More30th Oct 2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dark sky meander at Dalby
First, there'll be warming drinks and delicious hot food. We'll then take you on a short, sensory night- time walk. Why? Because it's fun! Walking at night is such an...
Read More30th Oct 2021 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Evening Adventure Walk on the Cleveland Way
Come and walk with us over the moors at night. We'll take you on the famous Cleveland Way, across Hasty Bank to the Wainstones and then return through the woods...
Read More30th Oct 2021 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Helmsley and Rievaulx - The Cistercian Walk
This is a 7 mile circular walk linking ancient monuments set within the beautiful North York Moors. Starting in the charming Yorkshire market town of Helmsley, we head off through...
Read More30th Oct 2021 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sundown Adventure at Go Ape Dalby
Encounter the forest at sundown as you test your skills on our Adventure course.
Clamber across crossings and feel the crisp evening breeze as you soar through the air into the...
Read More30th Oct 2021 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk
Journey through the narrow streets and alleyways of Bay as you listen to tales of the strange and supernatural mingling with ancient legends, smugglers, shipwrecks, spiritual mysteries and rip roaring...
Read More30th Oct 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dark Skies at Sutton Bank SORRY,SOLD OUT.
EVENT SOLD OUT. York Astronomical Society are here to show us the night sky in all its glory. Enjoy an evening of illustrated talks and stargazing (weather permitting) at Sutton...
Read More31st Oct 2021 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Hole of Horcum - Levisham circular walk
When the moon is full, the landscape glows with an eerie sense of the eternal. It’s like walking into your dreams. Ridges and hilltops make good night walking, the open...
Read More31st Oct 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk
Journey through the narrow streets and alleyways of Bay as you listen to tales of the strange and supernatural mingling with ancient legends, smugglers, shipwrecks, spiritual mysteries and rip roaring...
Read More