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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
Dark Sky Canoeing on Coniston Water. Dates: 28/10, 01/11, 04/11, 08/11, 11/11, 15/11, 18/11- 21 Oct 2023
- 25 Oct 2023
- 28 Oct 2023
- 1 Nov 2023
- 4 Nov 2023
- 8 Nov 2023
- 11 Nov 2023
- 15 Nov 2023
- 18 Nov 2023
- Open water swimming in Ullswater. Dates: 31/10, 02/11, 05/11, 08/11, 09/11, 12/11, 16/11
- 31 Oct 2023
- 2 Nov 2023
- 5 Nov 2023
- 7 Nov 2023
- 8 Nov 2023
- 9 Nov 2023
- 12 Nov 2023
- 16 Nov 2023
- Join us on our beautiful private country estate for an evening of Food, Spoon Whittling and Star Gazing. A truly memorable experience.
- 3 Nov 2023
- A series of folk music sessions with a difference in Whinlatter forest, showcasing local artists and with opportunities to join in yourself.
- 7 Oct 2023
- 4 Nov 2023
- 2 Dec 2023
- The session involves you learning how to fillet a whole Rainbow Trout and cook it indigenous style over an open fire.
- 10 Nov 2023
- Experience the dazzling starry skies in the Lake District National Park with an expert astronomer at one of our dedicated stargazing events.
- 10 Nov 2023
- 11 Nov 2023
- 9 Feb 2024
- 10 Feb 2024
- 1 Mar 2024
- 2 Mar 2024
- Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a guided walk around Whinlatter Forest at night with stargazing.
- 7 Oct 2023
- 26 Oct 2023
- 11 Nov 2023
- 13 Jan 2024
- 9 Feb 2024
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