13/01/2026
๐โจ Dark Skies, Cosy Nights at Hog Barn โจ๐
This February, escape to the North York Moors National Park and experience one of the UKโs best Dark Skies during the Dark Skies Festival in Whitby ๐
Stay with us at Hog Barn, a beautifully cosy holiday let set right in the heart of the Moors โ officially recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it perfect for stargazing, night photography and magical winter skies.
After evenings spent under the stars, warm up back at Hog Barn with:
๐ฅ A crackling log-burning fire
๐ก๏ธ Underfloor heating throughout
๐๏ธ Two comfortable en-suite bedrooms
โจ A snug, peaceful retreat for winter escapes
The Dark Skies Festival runs throughout February with events, talks, guided stargazing and activities in Whitby and across the National Park โ all just a short drive away.
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February stays available
๐ Perfect for star lovers, couples and winter wanderers
โจ Book your stay via the link in our bio and make Hog Barn your base for starry nights in the North York Moors.
The Dark Skies Festival is returning to the North York Moors from 13 Febโ1 Mar 2026, celebrating one of the UKโs best stargazing seasons. โจ ๐ญ
The 11-day programme features a mix of stargazing sessions, night walks, expert talks and practical workshops โ from night-time photography with local tutors to guided evening moorland adventure walks, astronomy talks with the Whitby Astronomical Society, and themed events exploring the universe.
Itโs a great chance for residents and visitors to learn, explore and look up together under truly dark skies. ๐