Dark Skies Fringe Festival 24 October - 02 November 2024
Dark Skies Festival 13 February - 01 March 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!
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 […]
Read MoreSaturday, 18.10.25
Dark Skies 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 a […]
Read MoreTuesday, 21.10.25 to Thursday, 23.10.25
Dark Skies Orionid Meteor shower Stargazing Two night 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 MoreTuesday, 21.10.25 to Thursday, 23.10.25
New Moon Night Skies Stargazing Experience | 2 night stay in the Yorkshire Dales, Nr Settle
Book a Stargazing Experience in the Yorkshire Dales Why not book a stay in one of our charming lodges or our cosy cottage for a night under the stars? Enjoy […]
Read MoreFriday, 24.10.25
Astronomy Rambles & Supper
Ticket Price: £34.50 per person, includes a talk from ‘The Rambling Astronomer’ and 2 delicious courses from award-winning Chef Bruce Elsworth. Back by popular demand, Martin Lunn MBE returns with […]
Read MoreSaturday, 25.10.25
Magical Malham Cove Dark Skies and Stargazing Night Walk Experience
At a glance… Night walk (5 miles) Learn about benefits of walking in the dark Discover myth and magic of the area – especially during a waxing gibbous or full […]
Read MoreSaturday, 25.10.25
Malham Cove Magical Dark Skies & Full Moon Experience
Steeped in mystery and myth, Malham promises to provide an adventure like no other… A traverse down to Janet’s Foss in the dark exudes atmosphere on big shiny, full moons […]
Read MoreSaturday, 25.10.25
The Curse of the Cosmos
Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Saturday 25th October 2025 – Thursday 30th October 2025 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a night of astronomy that’s sure to […]
Read MoreSunday, 26.10.25
The Curse of the Cosmos
Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Saturday 25th October 2025 – Thursday 30th October 2025 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a night of astronomy that’s sure to […]
Read MoreMonday, 27.10.25
The Curse of the Cosmos
Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Saturday 25th October 2025 – Thursday 30th October 2025 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a night of astronomy that’s sure to […]
Read MoreTuesday, 28.10.25
The Curse of the Cosmos
Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Saturday 25th October 2025 – Thursday 30th October 2025 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a night of astronomy that’s sure to […]
Read MoreWednesday, 29.10.25
Dark Skies Family Crafting
Join Jane for a Dark Skies Festival family crafting drop in session 1pm – 4pm Included in museum admission
Read MoreWednesday, 29.10.25
The Curse of the Cosmos
Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Saturday 25th October 2025 – Thursday 30th October 2025 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a night of astronomy that’s sure to […]
Read MoreThursday, 30.10.25
The Curse of the Cosmos
Lime Tree Observatory, Ripon, HG4 3DA Saturday 25th October 2025 – Thursday 30th October 2025 Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Planetarium for a night of astronomy that’s sure to […]
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SOLD OUT! 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, 07.11.25
A night with the Stars at Stump Cross Caverns
Join us on Friday 7th November & Friday 21st November 2025 for ‘A night with the Stars at Stump Cross Caverns’ 7 November Join us for a special night with the Solar […]
Read MoreFriday, 21.11.25 to Sunday, 23.11.25
New Moon Night Skies Stargazing Experience | 2 night stay in the Yorkshire Dales, Nr Settle
Book a Stargazing Experience in the Yorkshire Dales Why not book a stay in one of our charming lodges or our cozy cottage for a night under the stars? Enjoy […]
Read MoreFriday, 21.11.25
A night with the Stars at Stump Cross Caverns
Join us on Friday 7th November & Friday 21st November 2025 for ‘A night with the Stars at Stump Cross Caverns’ 7 November Join us for a special night with the Solar […]
Read MoreSaturday, 29.11.25
Stories of the Night Sky at Malham Tarn
Join us at the National Trust’s Malham Tarn Estate to learn more about the night sky. Local astronomer Martin Lunn MBE will guide you to view the stars and constellations […]
Read MoreSaturday, 03.01.26
Malham Cove Magical Full Moon Experience | Night Walk & Stargaze | Yorkshire Dales | North Yorkshire
Steeped in mystery and myth, Malham promises to provide an adventure like no other… A traverse down to Janet’s Foss in the dark exudes atmosphere on big shiny, full moons. […]
Read MoreSaturday, 14.02.26 to Monday, 02.03.26
Dark Skies Planet Trail and Constellation Trail at Aysgarth Falls National Park Visitor Centre
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a place where you can find the most wondrous star-filled skies, free from light pollution. Learn fun facts about the planets and star constellations […]
Read MoreSaturday, 14.02.26
Magical Malham Cove Dark Skies and Stargazing Night Walk Experience
At a glance… Night walk (5 miles) Learn about benefits of walking in the dark Discover myth and magic of the area – especially during a waxing gibbous or full […]
Read MoreSaturday, 14.02.26
Malham Cove Magical Dark Skies – Night Walk & Stargazing Experience | Yorkshire Dales
Steeped in mystery and myth, Malham promises to provide an adventure like no other… A traverse down to Janet’s Foss in the dark exudes atmosphere on big shiny, full moons […]
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