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The Cumbria Dark Skies Festival takes place annually with a host of exciting events to celebrate the wonders of the night sky. This year's festival is taking place from 28 October to 18 November 2023.
Enjoy a selection of night time events in the wilds of Cumbria giving where you can spend time in the outdoors, get closer to nature and really appreciate the dark skies above you.
If you are looking for accommodation, then make sure to take a look at our dark sky friendly venues.
Cumbria Dark Skies Festival is a partnership of Friends of the Lake District, Cumbria Tourism, Forestry England, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and the Lake District National Park.
Festival Events
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