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!
Saturday, 18.10.25
Dark Skies stargazing & 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 a […]
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Dark Skies Family Crafting
Join Jane for a Dark Skies Festival family crafting drop in session 1pm – 4pm Included in museum admission
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Bolton Abbey – Dark Skies 2025
Join us along with Richard Darn (Dark Skies UK) for a journey into the cosmos as part of the Yorkshire Dales Dark Sky Fringe Festival. Given clear skies we’ll have […]
Read MoreFriday, 31.10.25
Astronomy Rambles & Supper
Martin Lunn MBE is back due to popular demand! This time, with a totally different talk on The Great Northern Eclipse. Martin will be delivering a fantastic Astronomy Rambles talk, […]
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