Our Venues
Where We Hold Events
Here is some information on where we hold our public events
Dalby Forest Stargazing Hub
All our Dalby Forest stargazing events take place at our cosy Stargazing Hub, located in the heart of the beautiful Dalby Forest. With it’s enchanting woods, magical landscapes and diverse local wildlife, Dalby Forest is an idyllic place to immerse yourself in the night sky. In 2013, Dalby Forest was awarded a Milky Way Class dark skies designation by Dark Sky Discovery in recognition for it’s stunningly dark skies. On clear nights you can be treated to spectacular views of the night sky, with the Milky Way clearly visible to the eye. With the aid of a telescope you will be amazed by views of the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies! Our Dalby Forest Stargazing Hub can be found at the Dalby Forest courtyard next to the Cycle Hub and is conveniently positioned nearby to the Visitor Centre car park. Our outside space at the Dalby Forest courtyard provides shelter from the cold and wind and also offers excellent views of award winning dark skies. We have have full public toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets and hot drinks facilities, plus heated indoor space in case you need to warm up. The courtyard area is fully accessible for wheelchair users (please contact us for more information). We also have a gift shop if you would like to take home a memento from your visit.
The North York Moors National Park
The North York Moors National Park is home to a spectacular array of breath taking views, by day and night. In December 2020 the North York Moors National Park was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve by the International Dark Sky Association - making it one of only twenty-two designated Dark sky Reserves in the world! The North York Moors is an ideal stargazing location and on clear nights you can be treated to stunning views of the night sky, with the Milky Way clearly visible to the eye. With the aid of a telescope you will be amazed by views of the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies! We feel honoured and privileged to be able to run our stargazing events in such a perfect location and have the support of such an amazing organisation.