North York Moors Events
Dark Skies Fringe Festival 25 October - 03 November 2024
Dark Skies Festival 10th anniversary 14 February - 02 March 2025
We're delighted to be showcasing our fifth Dark Skies Fringe Festival and our tenth Dark Skies Festival in the up-coming year - these two festivals will be full of activities and opportunities for you to appreciate the wonders of the night sky.
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...