Whether you want to visit a traditional agricultural show, become a nature detective, go on a farm tour, learn new skills like willow-weaving, or discover the history of the Yorkshire Dales on a guided walk or talk, there is a fabulous event waiting for you.
The events listed here are managed by businesses and other organisations in and around the National Park. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is not responsible for an event unless it is stated that we are the organiser. If you have any questions , please contact the organiser directly.
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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 hidden among Skipton’s old streets, yards and buildings. But what happens when you take those stories onto the water? Your journey begins in Skipton’s historic […]
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
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 warm clothing, thick soled (walking) boots, a warm brimless hat and your smart phone. Additional kit, if you have it, you may bring binoculars, a […]
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 in a remote location, this spooky shell holds decades of stories. Join us as we create a spooky atmosphere on this halloween evening. What you'll learn […]
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 dark. Yes, it’s spine-tingling, but-oh-so exhilarating! And you’ll discover more about the folklore of this magical place. As we meander into the night, you’ll experience […]
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 dark skies. We run these activity nights as a fringe activity to the main Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival. These popular events are a unique […]
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 targets on this exciting night of stargazing. Expect to see lunar crater and mountains and even learn how to use you phone to take a […]
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 we'll offer a tour of the late winter constellations. Closer to home two planets will also be putting on a great show. Jupiter is high […]