Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

Join us to celebrate and explore the wonders of Exmoor after dark...

Friday 18th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Booking for the 2024 festival is now open, and with well over 50 events to choose from there is something for everyone.
The majority of events book out in advance so don't delay.

  • Dark skies festival

    View All Events

    Online event listings with full details and booking links, displayed in date order.
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  • Cover of Exmoor Dark Skies Festival programme 2024

    Festival Programme

    Download a digital copy of the festival programme to be inspired about the 2024 offer.
    Festival programme (PDF) ›
  • Telescope in the Valley of Rocks Exmoor

    Story-writing competition

    Win great prizes in this year's festival competition for children.
    Full entry details ›
  • Planetarium

    Space Odyssey Planetarium sessions

    Immerse yourself under spectacular virtual dark skies with stunning 360 imagery.
    Book now ›

Some of the programme highlights for the 2024 Exmoor Dark Skies Festival include:

  • Dark Skies Yoga
  • Planetarium experiences
  • Family Stargazing and Wildlife walks
  • Astronomy suppers and talks

Events are spread all over the National Park and are run by the Exmoor National Park Authority and many other businesses and organisations.

Book your accommodation ahead and stay with a Dark Sky Friendly Business.

Keep up to date with all things dark on Exmoor - sign up for our Exmoor Dark Skies e-news.

Take a look at the Go Stargazing website for lots of advice, information and resources to help you get the most from your stargazing experience.

Please check with each event organiser for their own terms. Changes or cancellations to ENPA events (including due to extremely bad weather) will be posted on this page and other organisation's events if we are made aware, but do check with the event organiser too. Most events will go ahead even if the skies are not clear. Exmoor National Park Authority can offer refunds for their own events (please check listings) if a minimum of 48 hours notice is given - please email ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

For general enquires about the 2024 festival and getting involved contact  ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk.

For booking enquires relating to Exmoor National Park Authority hosted events (please see listings) contact our Exmoor  National Park Centre at Lynmouth on 01598 752509 (open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week).

For press enquiries contact our media team.

Astro party at Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

“The Exmoor Dark Skies Festival is quickly becoming one of the UK's top astronomy events, which is not surprising considering Exmoor National Park was Europe's first International Dark Sky Reserve.”

BBC Sky at Night