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Our Dark Skies Festival kicks off next weekend! It's a great opportunity to explore the beauty of the night sky, and with its stunning landscapes and clear skies.

📸 Paul Clark | #YorkshireDales #DarkSkiesFestival #DarkSkyReserve
February 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
It's been 10 years since we launched our first #DarkSkiesFestival with @northyorkmoors.org.uk 💫

From 14 Feb to 2 Mar we've lots of ways to explore the #YorkshireDales under the stars.

And TONIGHT look out for the geminids meteors 🌠

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/dark-skies-f...

📸 James Allinson
December 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
Being recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve provides a great opportunity to celebrate our exceptional dark skies and to showcase locations, events and businesses which provide opportunities to look up in wonder at the night sky 💫✨

#YorkshireDales #DarkSkiesFestival
February 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
We have some of the darkest sky in the country, and you can help protect it from light pollution. Making small improvements to lighting can lead to huge improvements in the quality of our sky. More 👇

https://ow.ly/iqW750YgHuX

📸 Paul Clark | #DarkSkiesFestival #YorkshireDales
February 18, 2026 at 4:15 AM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
Get ready for a celestial adventure as renowned astronomer Neill Sanders takes you on a guided journey through the cosmos 🌠

📅 Tuesday 25 February, 6.30pm
📍 Aysgarth Falls Hotel

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/whats-on/an-...

📸 Pete Collins Diamond Skies

#DarkSkiesFestival #YorkshireDales
January 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
Our Dark Skies Festival kicks off tomorrow and offers a great opportunity to explore the beauty of our dark sky and learn more about the universe we live in. Events 👇

https://ow.ly/otii50Y8Kez

📸 Malham Tarn by Shaun Walby | #YorkshireDales #DarkSkiesFestival
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
✨ Our Dark Skies Festival is in full swing! Fancy getting involved? Discover what’s on and see what sparks your imagination 👇

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/events/

📸 Martin Eastwood | #YorkshireDales #DarkSkiesFestival
Night sky filled with countless stars and the Milky Way visible above a dark stone aqueduct with arches.
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 PM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
Our 10th anniversary Dark Skies Festival, with the North York Moors, starts TODAY! Watch 👇

youtu.be/qp5hLgunw9I

#YorkshireDales #NorthYorkMoors #DarkSkiesFestival
10th Anniversary Dark Skies Festival
YouTube video by The Yorkshire Dales National Park
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February 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
⏳ Just a few days left of our Dark Skies Festival! Explore what’s still on and make the most of these star‑filled nights.

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/events/?tag=dark-skies

📸Matthew Savage | #DarkSkiesFestival #YorkshireDales
February 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
The Dales is one of the best places in the UK to enjoy incredible starry skies, and many of our local businesses are now officially Dark Sky Friendly. Find out more 👇

https://ow.ly/2FwA50YhGLZ

📸 Paul Clark | #YorkshireDales #DarkSkyReserve #DarkSkiesFestival
Ancient stone ruins silhouetted against a star-filled night sky with the Milky Way faintly visible.
February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
As an International Dark Sky Reserve, we are working to safeguard one of the UK’s darkest night skies - a place where you can still see the Milky Way, planets, meteors and even the Northern Lights. 🌌✨

https://ow.ly/vIqe50Yl10H

📸 Steve Bell | #YorkshireDales #DarkSkiesFestival
Milky Way galaxy stretching across a clear night sky above silhouetted trees on a quiet landscape.
February 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
yorkshiredales.org.uk
Our annual Dark Skies Festival is a great opportunity to explore the beauty of the night sky in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Dark Sky Reserve. The Festival runs from 13 February to 1 March 2026.

https://ow.ly/9noI50Y2Ti8

#YorkshireDales #DarkSkiesFestival #DarkSkyReserve
A dark, star-filled night sky above a snowy landscape. Two bare trees stand silhouetted against the faint glow on the horizon, their branches clearly defined against the deep blue of the sky. The snow-covered ground is softly illuminated, with gentle contours and subtle tracks leading toward the trees.
January 27, 2026 at 6:20 PM
northyorkmoors.org.uk
The final countdown begins! There's just 2 weeks until our 10th Dark Skies Festival kicks off.

Prepare for magical nights under the stars, family-friendly events and a celebration of our incredible dark skies.

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...

#DarkSkiesFestival #DSF10

(c) Tony Marsh
Perseids meteor show above Ana Cross in the North York Moors
January 31, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Exmoor was designated as Europe's first Dark Sky Reserve in 2011.
60+ events taking place in celebration of this year's annual Exmoor Dark Skies Festival until 2 November.
Free #exmoordsf programmes available at National Park Centres.

📸 Richard Presley
exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival
October 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
northyorkmoors.org.uk
The countdown has begun to our 10th Dark Skies Festival (14 Feb to 2 March)💫

Get ready to experience the beauty of the stars with activities from guided stargazing to exciting workshops. Check out the programme👉 www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/north-york-m...

#DarkSkiesFestival #DSF10

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Family looking through a telescope
January 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
exmoornp.bsky.social
Exmoor Dark Skies Festival to Mark its 10th Anniversary this year!
Friday 16 October to Sun 1 November 2026
Interested in hosting an event/advertising or sponsorship opportunities?
Email ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival
Credit Shaun Davey
June 15, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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✨ Coming Soon... A Dark Skies Evening! ✨

Join The Little White Bus and Local Astronomer Mike Evershed for a fascinating evening exploring the wonders of our dark skies in Swaledale.

Save the Date, Friday 30th October

🎟️ Tickets available from 1st October

#LWB #DarkSkiesFestival #swaledale
September 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Planetarium Sessions coming up at Minehead Middle School and Lee Abbey Devon in Lynton as part of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

Visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival for the full list of events available
Planetarium Sessions coming up at Minehead Middle School and Lee Abbey Devon in Lynton as part of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival Visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival for the full list of events available
September 3, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Children's Dark Sky Art Sessions, Exmoor National Park Centres Dunster and Lynmouth, various sessions 27 Oct 2025
All materials provided. Booking Essential - more info here
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival
October 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Cont...
Campfire Stargazing and storytelling
Dark Skies themed arts and crafts
Astronomy Suppers & Talks
Ranger-led walks and wildlife adventures

More info and book www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival
October 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Cont... Find all the details here www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/exmoor-for-everyone/stargazing-and-dark-skies/exmoor-dark-skies-festival/exmoor-dark-skies-festival-competition
Deadline Sunday 2 November 2025

#darksky #exmoor #darkskiesfestival #darkskies #exmoornationalpark #stargazing
October 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
northyorkmoors.org.uk
Look up and learn something new 🌙✨

This Dark Skies Festival (13 February to 1 March), join us for inspiring talks and events celebrating the magic of our night skies.

📸 Tony Marsh, Olly Barrett, Duncan Lomax - Ravage Productions

#DarkSkiesFestival
January 27, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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2/2 Cont.. Full event listing and downloadable programme is available now from Exmoor National Park centres and to download at
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival
October 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Congratulations to Rebecca Needs of Taunton School who won the older age category of the #Exmoor #DarkSkiesFestival Childrens writing competition.

Presenting the award is Davina Jelley of Seven Fables Dulverton bookshop in Dulverton, one of the judges of the competition...
December 19, 2024 at 12:22 PM