Ghost walks, Go Ape Night Zips, Owl Prowls and Nocturnal Feasts on a Farm. Take the opportunity to hear Henrique Araujo, Professor of Physics at Imperial College or be spellbound by Dr Tim O’Brien of the University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics. We have a lot going on during the long dark starry nights in February.

The National Park’s fourth Dark Skies Festival run in conjunction with the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks takes place between February 15th – March 3rd and is jam packed with lots of diverse and exciting activities. Check out our amazing star spangled list of Events on the Moors.

Viewing the Milky Way above Helmsley

Gazing at the stars through a telescope

A wonderful opportunity to gaze at the stars

Whitby 199 steps Dracula

Whitby Rose leads the tour from Whitby’s 199 steps!