A perfectly placed pub to explore the Three Peaks and Yorkshire Dales
Situated in an imposing and rural position in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, The Station Inn provides a perfect base for a host of activities.
Station Inn Stargazing
Evening Astronomy Event
Come and join us, as part of The Yorkshire Dales National Park "Dark Skies Festival" for an evening of stargazing down by the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. The National Park has been designated a "Dark Sky Reserve" by the International Dark Sky Association and on a clear night as well as 1000's of stars & some distant planets, the Milky Way is often clearly visible.
So join us on the 19th February where you can join astronomers Neill Sanders and Dr Fred from "Go Stargazing" https://www.gostargazing.co.uk on a tour of the night skies. You can enjoy a laser guided tour of the constellations and view amazing deep space objects through large telescopes. If the weather is clear and for those that are able there will be a short walk to the Ribblehead Viaduct with Pete Collins from Diamond Skies https://www.diamond-skies.co.uk who will explain how to take magical photographs of the night sky.
As part of this event a warming supper and drink will also be provided for your enjoyment.
Ticket Prices are £15.00 non refundable and can be purchased at our "Eventbrite" site, by clicking on this link. The event starts at 2000hrs but we recommend arrival at the Inn by 1930hrs.
Please note please dress appropriately for the outdoors as it is often very cold at this time of year. Should cloud cover prevent outdoor stargazing there will be an astronomer led presentation inside The Station Inn.
Afternoon Family Astronomy Fun
If you are unable to make the evening event why not take part in this great family event organised by the Settle Carlisle Railway. Starting at 1700hrs and organised around train times from both Leeds and Carlisle, there will be lots to see. Check out https://settle-carlisle.co.uk/family-dark-skies-at-ribblehead-viaduct-19th-feb/ . Once you have finished do come and see us at The Station Inn for a drink and something to eat before you leave. Some free games will be available to entertain the little ones!
