Yorkshire Dark Skies Festival

Various locations across the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks 15 February-3 March Organised by both National Parks, the festival will cover more than 100 events, including moon gazing, nocturnal watch evenings, walking events and crafting activities across the protected landscapes of both parks and the Howardian Hills and Nidderdale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can also enjoy guided tours of the galaxies, planets and constellations in stargazing sessions, as well as astro parties at many of the beauty spots and historical sites, including Bolton Castle, Malham Cove and Sutton Bank. www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk