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Stargazing in Yorkshire and The Humber

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The Yorkshire and Humber offer a wide variety of stargazing destinations at some of the best dark sky locations in the UK.

The region is home to the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors Dark Sky Reserves, collectively one of the most significant dark sky areas in Europe. A stargazer’s paradise!

Stargazing events in Yorkshire and The Humber

  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 6th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 6th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm, Murton, YO19 5XD

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  • Observing Night at the Bruce Observatory

    Sunday 8th January 2023 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA

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  • Hull and East Riding Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 9th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Cottingham Civic Hall, Cottingham, HU16 5QG

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  • Sheffield Astronomical Society Meeting

    Tuesday 10th January 2023 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    The Ranmoor Parish Centre, Sheffield, S10 3GX

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  • Dark Skies Stargazing Experience – The Grand, York

    Thursday 12th January 2023 from 17:00pm to Friday 13th January 2023 12:00pm

    The Grand, York, York, YO1 6GD

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  • Astrocampus Observing Evening – Spring 2023

    Thursday 12th January 2023 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Astrocampus - University of York, York, YO10 5NA

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank, North York Moors

    Thursday 12th January 2023 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog – January 2023

    Thursday 12th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting & observing

    Thursday 12th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fremington Sunday School, Reeth, DL11 6AR

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Stargazing locations in Yorkshire and The Humber

  • Astrocampus – University of York

    Heslington West Campus, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5NA

    Observatory

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  • Beacon Hill Observatory

    Montgomery Road, Cleethorpes, South Humberside, DN35

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Blakey Ridge Car Park

    Blakey Bank, Church Houses, North Yorkshire, YO62 7LQ

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Boggle Hole Car Park

    Mill Bank, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4UQ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Brian Joynes Observatory

    Austerfield Field Study Centre, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 6RG

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Brough Observatory

    Prescott Avenue, Brough, North Humberside, HU15 1BB

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Bruce Observatory – Whitby School

    Prospect Hill, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Buckden National Park

    Dalegarth, Buckden, North Yorkshire, BD23 5JU

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Chop Gate Village Hall Car Park

    Chop Gate, Great Broughton, Cleveland, TS9 7JW

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Clay Bank Car Park – Forestry Commission

    Great Broughton, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS9 7JA

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in Yorkshire and The Humber

  • Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges

    Selside, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0JB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Broadrake Bunkbarn & Workshops

    Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton, Lancashire, LA6 3AX, Yorkshire and The Humber

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Butt House Guest House – Keld

    Keld, Thwaite, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LJ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carlton Grange – Helmsley

    Carlton, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5HH

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carlton Lodge – Helmsley

    53 Bondgate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EY

    Stay & Gaze

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