Dark Skies Fringe Festival 25 October - 03 November 2024
Dark Skies Festival 14 February - 02 March 2025
View the Yorkshire Dales in a different light.
We are officially an International Dark Sky Reserve as awarded by DarkSky International (formally the International Dark-Sky Association) and we’re delighted to bring you our fabulously dark and starry skies.
With an array of Festival events hosted by local businesses and Dark Sky Friendly places to stay in the Yorkshire Dales, you’ll find lots of opportunities to linger, look up and marvel at the beauty of our amazing night skies.
February 2025 will see the 10th Anniversary of our main Dark Skies Festival and will be a celebration not to be missed!
We're looking forward to seeing you!
Monday, 21.10.24 to Wednesday, 23.10.24
Dark Skies Orionid Comet Meteor shower Weekend stay in the Yorkshire Dales
Why not book one our lodges or our cottage for a night under the stars. Guide yourself to learn some basic constellations, view the night sky and maybe enjoy the […]
Read MoreFriday, 25.10.24 to Sunday, 03.11.24
Dark Skies Champing™
Calling all stargazing enthusiasts! We’ve extended our Champing season at St Mary’s Church in Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, for the Dark Skies Fringe Festival ‘2025. From October 25th to November 3rd, […]
Read MoreSaturday, 26.10.24
The Creepy Cosmos
The Creepy Cosmos Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Sat 26th October 2024 – Wed 30th October 2024 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a spooky and magical […]
Read MoreSaturday, 26.10.24
Star Gazing and Night Photography At Ashes Farm
Come join us at Ashes Farm for a night under the stars, learn some basic night photography skills to put into practice and enjoy a bite to eat while sharing […]
Read MoreSaturday, 26.10.24
** SOLD OUT** Stargazing and Night Photography Event at Ashes Farm
Come join us at Ashes Farm for a night under the stars. Learn some basic constellations, view the night sky, have the chance to take some photos, then enjoy […]
Read MoreSunday, 27.10.24
The Creepy Cosmos
The Creepy Cosmos Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Sat 26th October 2024 – Wed 30th October 2024 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a spooky and magical […]
Read MoreMonday, 28.10.24
The Creepy Cosmos
The Creepy Cosmos Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Sat 26th October 2024 – Wed 30th October 2024 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a spooky and magical […]
Read MoreTuesday, 29.10.24
WonderDome Planetarium Experience
Immerse yourself in the mysteries of the universe this half term holiday as we celebrate the Dark Skies Festival with a visit from WonderDome planetarium. Enter an inflatable planetarium dome […]
Read MoreTuesday, 29.10.24
The Creepy Cosmos
The Creepy Cosmos Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Sat 26th October 2024 – Wed 30th October 2024 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a spooky and magical […]
Read MoreWednesday, 30.10.24
The Creepy Cosmos
The Creepy Cosmos Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Sat 26th October 2024 – Wed 30th October 2024 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a spooky and magical […]
Read MoreThursday, 31.10.24
Making Creatures of the Night
Making creatures of the Night. A family drop in session with Jane. Included in museum admission. No booking required.
Read MoreFriday, 01.11.24
The History of Lights in Festivals
Join Liz for our Hands on History session – The history of lights in festivals – from bonfires, to Jack O’ Lanterns and make your own paper lantern. Included in […]
Read MoreFriday, 01.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSaturday, 02.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSunday, 03.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreFriday, 08.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSaturday, 09.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSunday, 10.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreTuesday, 12.11.24 to Friday, 15.11.24
Dark Skies Taurids Meteor shower Weekend stay in the Yorkshire Dales
Why not book one our lodges or our cottage for a night under the stars. Guide yourself to learn some basic constellations, view the night sky and maybe enjoy the […]
Read MoreFriday, 15.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSaturday, 16.11.24
“A night on the Moon at Stump Cross Caverns” with Richard Darn
Join us on Saturday 16th of November 2024 for ‘A night on the Moon at Stump Cross Caverns’ Join us for a fabulous family stargazing event to spy our nearest neighbour […]
Read MoreSaturday, 16.11.24
A night on the Moon at Stump Cross Caverns
Join us on Saturday 16th of November 2024 for ‘A night on the Moon at Stump Cross Caverns’ with Astronomer Richard Darn. Join us for a fabulous family stargazing event […]
Read MoreSaturday, 16.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSunday, 17.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreMonday, 18.11.24 to Wednesday, 20.11.24
Dark Skies Leonid Meteor shower Weekend stay in the Yorkshire Dales
Why not book one our lodges or our cottage for a night under the stars. Guide yourself to learn some basic constellations, view the night sky and maybe enjoy […]
Read MoreFriday, 22.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSaturday, 23.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSunday, 24.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreFriday, 29.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSaturday, 30.11.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSunday, 01.12.24
Dark Skies Activity and Pizza Nights
Our dark skies activity nights offer you a unique experience – outdoor adventures under the stars. As part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival, we are running our very […]
Read MoreSaturday, 08.02.25
A Night on The Moon at Stump Cross Caverns
Join us for a fabulous family stargazing event to spy our nearest neighbour through powerful telescopes. Expect to see lofty mountains, deep craters and vast seas of lava! We […]
Read MoreTuesday, 18.02.25
Dark Skies Festival – Experience the Night Sky with Richard Darn
A dark skies presentation and celestial experience of a guide to the night sky with Richard Darn. We’ll go in search of wonders in the night sky as the winter […]
Read MoreWednesday, 19.02.25
Dark Skies at the Hostel at Hawes
Join us for a night under the stars at our lovely hostel. Get ready to witness the beauty of the night sky like never before. Our experienced guide, Astronomer […]
Read MoreThursday, 20.02.25
Dark Skies Tetrapak Workshop with Hester Cox
In this afternoon workshop, for adults, printmaker Hester Cox will demonstrate to make unique and exciting printed images using recycled materials. Taking the night sky and the nocturnal creatures of […]
Read MoreFriday, 21.02.25
Astronomy Supper
Astronomy Supper, in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Dark Skies Festival. Date: Friday 21st February 2025 Time: 6.30/7.00pm – 11pm. Tickets: £29.50 This exciting, cosy, and […]
Read MoreSaturday, 22.02.25
Stargazing and Night Photography at Ashes Farm
Come join us at Ashes Farm for a night under the stars. Learn some basic constellations, view the night sky, have the chance to take some photos, then enjoy […]
Read MoreFriday, 28.02.25
Dark Skies Monotype Workshop with Hester Cox
Join artist Hester Cox in celebrating the night and all things nocturnal on this fun and productive monotype workshop. Monoprinting is a direct and spontaneous way of making images and […]
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