North York Moors Events
Dark Skies Fringe Festival 23 October - 1 November 2026
Join us and the Yorkshire Dales National Park to celebrate the wonders of our skies and explore two incredible International Dark Sky Reserves in the peak of our stargazing season. Events for the Fringe Festival are coming soon. In the meantime, see events happening between our two festivals.
The North York Moors is one of only 26 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!
Oct 23, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Attend an Astro Dog stargazing event at the Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station and experience the magic of stargazing under truly dark skies! Enjoy a guided tour of the night...
Read MoreOct 23, 2026 10:15 PM - Oct 24, 2026 12:15 AM
Late Night Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Attend an Astro Dog late night stargazing event at the Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station and experience the magic of stargazing under truly dark skies! Enjoy a guided tour of...
Read MoreOct 24, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:45 PM
UV Fungi Walk at Danby Lodge National Park Centre
A Night time Exploration of Biofluorescence in Nature!
Come and join Lucy from Wild Roots Foraging for a spectacular evening exploring biofluorescence in nature! We will begin our evening with a...
Read MoreOct 26, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Attend an Astro Dog stargazing event at the Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station and experience the magic of stargazing under truly dark skies! Enjoy a guided tour of the night...
Read MoreOct 27, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Attend an Astro Dog stargazing event at the Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station and experience the magic of stargazing under truly dark skies! Enjoy a guided tour of the night...
Read MoreOct 29, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Attend an Astro Dog stargazing event at the Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station and experience the magic of stargazing under truly dark skies! Enjoy a guided tour of the night...
Read MoreOct 30, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Attend an Astro Dog stargazing event at the Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station and experience the magic of stargazing under truly dark skies! Enjoy a guided tour of the night...
Read MoreOct 30, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stargazing at Ampleforth Abbey
Come stargazing at Ampleforth Abbey with expert astronomer Neill Sanders, who will guide you through the wonders visible in the night sky.
Telescopes will be provided, but please bring binoculars if...
Read MoreOct 30, 2026 10:15 PM - Oct 31, 2026 12:15 AM
Late Night Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Attend an Astro Dog late night stargazing event at the Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station and experience the magic of stargazing under truly dark skies! Enjoy a guided tour of...
Read MoreOct 31, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Attend an Astro Dog stargazing event at the Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station and experience the magic of stargazing under truly dark skies! Enjoy a guided tour of the night...
Read MoreOct 31, 2026 10:15 PM - Nov 1, 2026 12:15 AM
Late Night Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station
Attend an Astro Dog late night stargazing event at the Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station and experience the magic of stargazing under truly dark skies! Enjoy a guided tour of...
Read More