Dark Skies Fringe Festival - 23 October - 1 November 2026
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.
We're looking forward to seeing you!
Friday, 23.10.26 to Thursday, 29.10.26
Skipton Ghost Cruise
Discover Skipton’s darker side from a completely different perspective. – a collaboration between two award-winning Skipton attractions, Skipton Boat Trips and Yorkshire Ghost Tours. There are plenty of ghost stories […]
Read MoreWednesday, 28.10.26
Family Friendly Event – Alien Creation
Create your own pompom aliens to explore the Dark skies with, this half term. Included in museum admission Family drop in sessions from 1pm – 4pm No booking required
Read MoreFriday, 30.10.26
A Dark Skies Evening
ONE TICKET REMAINING! Join The Little White Bus and Local Astronomer Mike Evershed for a fascinating evening exploring the wonders of our dark skies in Swaledale. Please come prepared with […]
Read MoreSaturday, 31.10.26
Spooky Night Photography Workshop
The Bare House is an abandoned farm house, now used as a barn by a local farmer. It holds a rich history and was inhabited up until the 1980s. Situated […]
Read MoreSaturday, 31.10.26
Magical Malham Cove Dark Skies and Stargazing Night Walk Experience
Steeped in mystery and myth, Malham promises to provide an adventure like no other…on Halloween! A traverse down to Janet’s Foss in the dark exudes atmosphere when it is very […]
Read MoreFriday, 06.11.26 to Sunday, 28.03.27
Dark Skies Activities – Canoeing / High Wire at How Stean Gorge
How Stean Gorge is proud to be hosting the ever-popular Dark Skies Activities nights again this November 2026 & Jan, Feb & March 2027. Making the most of our amazing […]
Read MoreSunday, 22.11.26
Dark Skies Night Hikes with Mark Reid from Team Walking – Reeth, Swaledale
Gaze in awe at the Milky Way, marvel at millions of stars and soak up the unique atmosphere of an evening hike on one of our Dark Skies Night Hikes in […]
Read MoreTuesday, 24.11.26
A night with the Stars at Stump Cross Caverns
Join us on Tuesday 24th of November 2026 & Friday 26th February 2027 for ‘A night with the Stars at Stump Cross Caverns’ A big moon and spectacular Saturn will be our chief […]
Read MoreFriday, 04.12.26
Dark Skies Night Hikes with Mark Reid from Team Walking – Buckden, Wharfedale
Gaze in awe at the Milky Way, marvel at millions of stars and soak up the unique atmosphere of an evening hike on one of our Dark Skies Night Hikes in […]
Read MoreSunday, 06.12.26
Dark Skies Night Hikes with Mark Reid from Team Walking – Malham, Malhamdale
Gaze in awe at the Milky Way, marvel at millions of stars and soak up the unique atmosphere of an evening hike on one of our Dark Skies Night Hikes in […]
Read MoreSunday, 13.12.26
Dark Skies Night Hikes with Mark Reid from Team Walking – Bainbridge, Wensleydale
Gaze in awe at the Milky Way, marvel at millions of stars and soak up the unique atmosphere of an evening hike on one of our Dark Skies Night Hikes in […]
Read MoreSunday, 03.01.27
Dark Skies Night Hikes with Mark Reid from Team Walking – Aysgarth, Wensleydale
Gaze in awe at the Milky Way, marvel at millions of stars and soak up the unique atmosphere of an evening hike on one of our Dark Skies Night Hikes in […]
Read MoreSunday, 24.01.27
Dark Skies Night Hikes with Mark Reid from Team Walking – Buckden, Wharfedale
Gaze in awe at the Milky Way, marvel at millions of stars and soak up the unique atmosphere of an evening hike on one of our Dark Skies Night Hikes in […]
Read MoreSunday, 07.02.27
Dark Skies Night Hikes with Mark Reid from Team Walking – Conistone, Wharfedale
Gaze in awe at the Milky Way, marvel at millions of stars and soak up the unique atmosphere of an evening hike on one of our Dark Skies Night Hikes in […]
Read MoreFriday, 19.02.27
SOLD OUT! Access the Dales – Dark Skies at Grimwith Reservoir
Join Access the Dales for an evening beneath the dark skies at Grimwith Reservoir. Wrap up warm, bring your sense of adventure and enjoy the countryside after sunset. We’ll meet […]
Read MoreFriday, 26.02.27
A night with the stars at Stump Cross Caverns
Join us on Friday 26th February 2027 for ‘A night with the Stars at Stump Cross Caverns’ With the moon absent we’ll see lots of stars from our dark location and […]
Read MoreSunday, 28.02.27
Dark Skies Night Hikes with Mark Reid from Team Walking – Burnsall, Wharfedale
Gaze in awe at the Milky Way, marvel at millions of stars and soak up the unique atmosphere of an evening hike on one of our Dark Skies Night Hikes in […]
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