In most towns and cities, residents have got so used to light pollution that we don’t realise the magical spectacle of twinkling stars that we are missing out on when day turns to night. Luckily though, there are still places around the UK that are perfect for stargazing, including a selection of spots in Yorkshire.
Both the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors were named International Dark Sky Reserves in 2020 due to their lack of light pollution and the Northern Lights can be spotted towards the Yorkshire Coast during spring.
Dalby Forest, located in the North York Moors National Park and on this list, has recently been a hot spot for seeing the Northern Lights. It was captured by the duo behind Astro Dogs.
This list has been collated by Gorgeous Cottages and the reserves are in no specific order.
9. Malham National Park Centre
The car park at Malham National Park Centre, located in the Yorkshire Dales, is surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Centre including Malham Cove and Janet’s Foss. Photo: Google Maps
10. Rosse Observatory
Rosse Observatory, located in Pontefract, was opened by Sir Patrick Moore in the 1970s and is now the home of the West Yorkshire Astronomical Society. Meetings take place on Tuesdays and are open to anyone who wants to attend. Photo: Google Maps