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Dark Sky Inspiration
Enjoy the dark skiy of Cumbria with a host of exciting events to celebrate the wonders of the night sky around the county.- Perfect places to stay to make your dark sky experience special in the Lake District, Cumbria.
- Offering a dark Sky package specially designed to ensure you are able to fully enjoy your stargazing experience.
- 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
- The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top 5% of the darkest places in Britain. On a clear evening, we are able to see thousands of stars and constellations including the spectacular Milky Way.
- 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
- Holiday under the night’s sky in one of these new Hex Pod glamping pods, fitted with skylights so that you can appreciate the beautiful stars from the warmth and comfort of your pod.
- 11 Mar 20262 Nov 2026
- Choose to either swim at night under the light of the full moon or during the new moon when you can see the stars more clearly.
- 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
It's in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars
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The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
+441539531681Newby Bridge
Time: 7.00pm
Location: Begins in The Ballroom, The Swan HotelJoin us for a spine-chilling evening of live storytelling, inspired by real Cumbrian legends and historic horrors. This immersive experience unfolds across several locations in and…
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07932 015383Braithwaite, Keswick
Join JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night.
The guided walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails enjoying the magic of the forest in the growing darkness using all your senses to explore the world after the sun sets. Weather permitting…
Kendal
Having the right kind of outside lighting is important, and not only to help people be able to see the night sky clearly. Join Jack Ellerby on a short (0.5 mile) walk around Kendal to look at dark sky lighting projects covering road and footway,…
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Another Place, The Lake, Lake District National Park, Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0LPTelephone
01768 486442Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock
Swim in Ullswater lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you company under the stars. Open water swimming specialist, Colin Hill, will be your guide in the water with you. Afterwards, head back to Another…
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Lake District Calvert Trust, Calvert Lakes, Little Crosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QDTelephone
017687 72255Little Crosthwaite, Keswick
2-night residential stay at Calvert Lakes (twin or family ensuite rooms). Full board and lots of starry themed activities including accessible star-gazing with Cockermouth Astronomical Society; indoor climbing; hydrotherapy pool & sauna; stomp…
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Armidale Cottages B&B, High Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1PDTelephone
01900 63704Workington
Our Dark Sky package is specially designed to ensure you are able to fully enjoy your stargazing experience. We provide use of a Sky-watcher telescope and comfortable outdoor seating, as well as blankets, hot water bottles, hot drinks and light…
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07932 015383Braithwaite, Keswick
Join JAG Outdoors for a very family friendly festive walk around the forest at night.
The event starts in the yurt for Christmas treats and a short chat about the stars and the route Santa will take take in a few days time!!The walk will cover…
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07810890528Braithwaite, Keswick
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness & optimism, a time to focus our energy on creating and manifesting our dreams and goals. It calls us to embrace balance, love, and the beauty of…
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The Hive, The Hive at Nenthead, The Hive, Nenthead, Cumbria, CA9 3PFTelephone
01434 408050The Hive, Nenthead
Note re. opening times. The venue is only open during special events. Contact The Hive for further information.
Pies and skiesSaturday 1 November 2025, 7-10pm
Join Richard Darn at the Hive for this mash-up event on Saturday 1 November, 7pm to…
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07932 015383Braithwaite, Keswick
Join JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night.
The guided walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails enjoying the magic of the forest in the growing darkness using all your senses to explore the world after the sun sets. Weather permitting there…Address
Go Ape Whinlatter, Whinlatter Pass, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01603 895500Keswick
Looking for something fun-filled, action-packed and adventurous this autumn? Back for 2025, Sundown Adventures makes a return to Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. Experience tree top thrills in a whole new light for a limited time between 17th…
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Brown Howe Car Park, -, A5084, Coniston, Cumbria, LA12 8DWTelephone
01229 889183A5084, Coniston
Experience something truly unique. Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness of the night sky in the heart of the Lake District.
You will start the guided canoe tour in the daylight, giving…
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07932 015383Braithwaite, Keswick
Join JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night.
The guided walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails enjoying the magic of the forest in the growing darkness using all your senses to explore the world after the sun sets. Weather permitting…
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Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0LPTelephone
01768 486442Ullswater
Choose to either swim at night under the light of the full moon or during the new moon when you can see the stars more clearly. The Milky Way can often be seen over Ullswater. You will experience 20 to 40 mins in the water with glow sticks and…
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Brown Howe Car Park, Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness, A5084, Coniston, Cumbria, LA12 8DWTelephone
01229 889183A5084, Coniston
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy the beauty and vastness of the night sky in the heart of the Lake District.
You will start the guided canoe tour in the daylight, giving you time to…
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Stonethwaite Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XGTelephone
0344 249 1895Keswick
Come along to the Borrowdale Rainforest to find some of the special animals that call this place home, bats!
Taking place just after it gets dark, the time of day when Borrowdale's bats are coming out to fly and feed.
Enjoy a fun family-friendly…
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Coldwell Meadow, Ford Lane, Yealand Redmayne, Cumbria, LA5 0JFTelephone
01524 761034Yealand Redmayne
Join the Landscape Trust, National Landscape team and members of Eddington (Kendal) Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing at Coldwell Nature Reserve.
We will be meeting at the entrance to Coldwell Meadow (Grid Ref - SD 47767 77594) at…
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Askham Hall, Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PFTelephone
01931 712350Penrith
From 24 October 2025 to 28 February 2026 (excluding Christmas and New Year), guests booking a minimum two-night bed and breakfast stay at Askham Hall will be loaned a special stargazing hamper, at no extra charge.
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Croglin Village Hall, Croglin, Croglin, Cumbria, CA4 9RZTelephone
01388528801Croglin
An evening discovering why space travel is hard with a talk by Andy Gray. Learn about the challenges of exploring beyond Earth and how likely it is that humans will be able to venture across the Milky Way and continue exploring the Universe.
This…Address
Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
07932 015383Braithwaite, Keswick
The guided walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails enjoying the magic of the forest in the growing darkness using all your senses to explore the world after the sun sets. Weather permitting there will hopefully also be able to stop for some amazing…
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