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North York Moors National Park

North York Moore Dark Sky

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The North York Moors became a National Park in 1952 and is one of 15 such protected landscapes in the UK. Within its bounds lies a landscape of great diversity and sudden dramatic contrasts. The park offers some of the darkest skies in the country with large areas of unpolluted night sky. You might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. North York Moors also offers a stargazing module as part of their education program.

Designated

2020

Category

International Dark Sky Reserve

North York Moors NP

Address

The Old Vicarage
Bondgate, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire
Y062 5BP
United Kingdom
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Contact

Mike Hawtin
Website
Tel.: +44 01439 772700

Land Area

1,436 km2

Documents

Application
Press Release
Annual Reports