The International Dark-Sky Association designates areas as dark sky
reserves when they meet a strict set of criteria to demonstrate a limited
impact of light pollution, a commitment by residents and local authorities
to support the aims, and install dark sky friendly lighting, whilst running
education and outreach programmes to highlight the value of night time
darkness.
Following a long process the North York Moors National Park
was designated as a Dark Sky reserve in December 2020 and one of the darkest
locations within this reserve is to be found at High Dalby House.
This makes us one of the best places in the country to view the stars and in
the National Park you can spy up to 2000 stars at any one time, as well as
being able to view the Milky Way.
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/discover/dark-skies
Here at High Dalby we are embracing the aims as we convert our external
lighting to Dark Sky friendly fittings, offer an observatory, guide books or
the hot tub for guests to take time gazing at the stars. Weprovide an
astrnomincal telescope to get a closer view of the heavens and take an
active part in monitoring sky conditions and engaging in the dark skies
festivals.
Take a look at our experience pages to find out
more about specific events and activities