Join us at Stirley nature reserve for an expert-led evening of stargazing on the hills above Huddersfield.

Together we’ll enjoy an extraordinary evening of planet gazing through our professional grade telescopes.

With special appearances from Saturn and the Moon, you'll delight in the magnificence of Saturn’s rings and the close up splendour of lunar craters, mountains and seas.

Just wrap up warm and you’re all set for a star-studded evening!

Suitable for all ages. No experience or knowledge needed. Hot drinks available all evening.

Photo credit: Gain Lee

Embrace your wild side - what to expect:

Accessibility and terrain

Stirley is a former working farm which consists of wide-ranging vistas, hills and meadows. The ground around the reserve can be uneven and hilly. The main hub around the car park and buildings is fairly flat, and there is an accessible toilet located here, as well as a full toilet block. This event will take place inside our restored barn and out in our Garden of Stars which is a short walk from the barn. The path to the garden is uneven in places.

If you have any access requirements or need additional support to fully participate in this event, please let us know at checkout or get in touch with us at events@ywt.org.uk. We are happy to chat through how we can best support your participation in this event and aim to accommodate where possible.

What to bring/wear

This event takes place outside during autumn so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! Bring sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather. All other materials and equipment needed to participate in this event are provided.

Toilets and catering

There are toilets available onsite, including an accessible toilet. There are no catering facilities. You're welcome to bring a drink and/or snack with you but please take your litter home with you. Warm drinks will be provided.

Joining us on the day

Meet in our restored barn next to the car park and toilet blocks. When you reach the car park, this should be clearly signposted or look out for YWT member of staff.

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Coordinates: 53°37'05.8"N 1°46'50.9"W

Parking

There is free parking available onsite in our car park.

Please note: if using a device to navigate to Stirley, we recommend that you avoid setting directions to ‘Stirley’ as this route may take you down a narrow track which is unsuitable for vehicles

We advise driving to ‘Hall Bower Lane’ or postcode ‘HD4 6RW’. The turning for Stirley is located on the bend between Lady House Lane and Hall Bower Lane.

Public transport

Train: A 20 minute walk from both Berry Brow and Honley railway stations.

Bus 354 from Huddersfield to South Crosland stops at the junction of Hall Bower and Ladyhouse Lane.

Bus 341 from Huddersfield to Stocksmoor stops on Ashes Lane at the top of Cold Hill Lane.

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted at this event, with the exception of service dogs. Please let us know if you will be bringing a service dog with you to this event so that we can make any reasonable adjustments for you.

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Let us know what you think

We hope you have a fantastic time at the event! We always love to hear from our supporters - tell us about your experiences in our feedback survey .

Cancellation and refunds

In the situation that Yorkshire Wildlife Trust needs to cancel an event we will be in touch regarding your booking via email and our Supporter Services team will process the refund of your tickets as soon as possible. Please allow up to 5 working days for this to happen. If you, or members of your party, are unable to attend your booked event, you are eligible for a refund up to 7 days before the event date. For any cancellation and refund queries, please contact our Supporter Services team during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) on 01904 659570 or email supporter.services@ywt.org.uk.

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Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at supporter.services@ywt.org.uk or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.

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