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!
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...
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...