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Cheese piled high at the Courtyard Dairy, one of the businesses participating in the Cheese Festival 2021. Credit – Tom Martin.

Dark Skies Events

Our Dark Skies Festival is coming to you 9 to 25 February 2024. Our Dark Skies Festivals are all about discovering, learning and enjoying the dark and the stars you can see as a result. Here you can find all the brilliant 'Dark Skies' events that businesses in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are holding. If you are interested in any of these wonderful events and want to make your stay in the Yorkshire Dales longer, why not take a look at our 'Where to stay' page with lots of fantastic accommodation providers to choose from.

Broughton by Night

Broughton by Night

December 14, 2023 - December 14, 2023

Join us for lights out and appreciate our magnificent night skies About this offer Experience the celestial wonders like never […]

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Broughton by Night

Broughton by Night

January 15, 2024 - January 15, 2024

Join us for lights out and appreciate our magnificent night skies About this offer Experience the celestial wonders like never […]

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Broughton by Night

Broughton by Night

February 6, 2024 - February 6, 2024

Join us for lights out and appreciate our magnificent night skies About this offer Experience the celestial wonders like never […]

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Café under the Stars

Café under the Stars

February 12, 2024 - February 12, 2024

Explore the wonders of the late winter and springtime night sky! Arrive early at the newly extended Dales Bike Centre […]

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Dark Skies Crafting Fun

Dark Skies Crafting Fun

February 16, 2024 - February 16, 2024

Come and enjoy an afternoon of Dark Skies Crafting fun with Jane. Included in museum admission. Drop in activity.   […]

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Ride, Shine, Dine

Ride, Shine, Dine

February 17, 2024 - February 17, 2024

  As part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Dark Skies Festival we are hosting a night ride. You will […]

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