Dark skies in the North York Moors

On now

until5Mar

Stargazing evenings in Dalby Forest Dark skies

Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society's free public stargazing, first Friday of most months through winter

2 Oct 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 · Dalby Forest

October 2026

23Fri

Dark Skies Fringe Festival Dark skies

October half-term stargazing festival across the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales

23 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · Evenings, various · Venues across the National Park

24Sat

UV fungi walk at Danby Lodge Dark skies

An after-dark hunt for glowing fungi, mosses and lichens with Wild Roots Foraging

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 4.30pm to 7.45pm · Dark Skies Station, Danby Lodge National Park Centre

February 2027

5Fri

North York Moors Dark Skies Festival Dark skies

Fortnight of stargazing, night walks, astro-photography and talks celebrating the National Park's International Dark Sky Reserve status.

5–21 Feb 2027 · Mostly evenings · Venues across the National Park

August 2027

6Fri

Starfest at Dalby Forest Dark skies Dates TBC

Three-night star camp for amateur astronomers, run by SARAS in late summer (not held in 2026)

6–8 Aug 2027 · Three nights in August · Dalby Forest

Dates TBC marks events whose typical timing we know but whose dates for this year have not yet been confirmed by the organiser. Always check with the organiser before travelling. Many events listed here are run by the North York Moors National Park Authority, which takes bookings online or on 01439 772738.