STARGAZERS are gearing up for the 2018 Dark Skies Festival organised by the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks.
Over 30 new events and locations will feature in the festival, which takes place from February 9-25.
Visitors can go starry eyed in the company of expert astronomers at new locations including the Buck Hotel, Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales; or Byland Abbey, Ryedale Folk Museum and Chapelgarth Estate at Great Broughton in the North York Moors.
Those who are keen to satisfy both their cosmic curiosity and culinary cravings can eye the skies while tucking into tapas at The Churchmouse, Barbon near Kirkby Lonsdale.
Full programme information and booking details can be seen on www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk A number of events will be free while others will have a small charge attached.
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