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Posted On: October 23rd 2026, 05:17 pm
The nights are drawing in - you know what that means - it's stargazing season! 🤩
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a designated Dark Sky Reserve, which means it has minimal light pollution, making it an ideal location for stargazing.
In most places, it is possible to see the Milky Way as well as the planets, shooting stars and on very clear nights - the Northern Lights.
Here are some top tips for Star Gazing in the Yorkshire Dales National Park 👇
Top locations:
⭐Tan Hill Inn: the highest pub in Britain – To warm up after stargazing, food and drink – and often live music here.
⭐Buckden Car Park: An officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze with minimal lighting and free of charge to stargazers between 7pm and 6am
Top Tips:
⭐Check the weather: Clear, dry night – no cloud
⭐Pack warm clothing: Clear nights are cold nights!
⭐Bring binoculars: To see more detail in the sky
⭐Take a camping chair or mat to lay on: You will be looking up to the heavens for long periods of time.
⭐Stay at a Dark Sky Friendly accommodation: This means they have gone the extra mile to offer specific activities, facilities, information or services to enhance your stargazing experience in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a designated Dark Sky Reserve, which means it has minimal light pollution, making it an ideal location for stargazing.
In most places, it is possible to see the Milky Way as well as the planets, shooting stars and on very clear nights - the Northern Lights.
Here are some top tips for Star Gazing in the Yorkshire Dales National Park 👇
Top locations:
⭐Tan Hill Inn: the highest pub in Britain – To warm up after stargazing, food and drink – and often live music here.
⭐Buckden Car Park: An officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze with minimal lighting and free of charge to stargazers between 7pm and 6am
Top Tips:
⭐Check the weather: Clear, dry night – no cloud
⭐Pack warm clothing: Clear nights are cold nights!
⭐Bring binoculars: To see more detail in the sky
⭐Take a camping chair or mat to lay on: You will be looking up to the heavens for long periods of time.
⭐Stay at a Dark Sky Friendly accommodation: This means they have gone the extra mile to offer specific activities, facilities, information or services to enhance your stargazing experience in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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