Stargazing with Richard Darn at Sutton Bank

17th Oct 2026 20:00 - 22:00

Shooting stars and distant galaxies

For the annual Dark Sky Fringe Festival, Richard Darn, in collaboration with Go Stargazing, are breaking out the telescopes to celebrate. This evening will be a moonless night meaning the sky is very dark and you may be able to see the climax of the Orionid meteor shower - one of the year's best. It is caused by tiny bits of debris left behind by Halley's Comet burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.

The Hub provides a warm indoor space for colourful presentations with a purpose built viewing area alongside. If it's cloudy we will still see stars thanks to a brilliant computer based planetarium show.

The North York Moors National Park is an International Dark Sky Reserve. We advise you to wear sensible outdoor footwear and wrap up warm. Bring a torch.

Please note the Hub is not part of the main Sutton Bank visitor centre building, but located one hundred metres away at the north west corner of the complex. It has its own car park - just drive through the raised barrier. Look out for the red external lights on the Hub and two flashing red LEDs on the barrier.

Tickets: £19.75

Includes warm refreshments and the booking fee.

Key points

• This event is suitable for adults and children over six years old and is perfect for novices. Numbers will be limited.
• The facility is also well ventilated and wheelchair accessible.
• Tickets are refundable up to one week before the event minus the Eventbrite booking fee. Please note to keep these events sustainable we cannot refund within this period.
• Event goes ahead in all weather unless conditions are hazardous.
• Free parking is available alongside the Hub.
• Toilets available at the main visitor centre.

Find out more and book your tickets on EventBrite.