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Dark Skies Inspiration
Check out these year-round events taking place in Cumbria to appreciate our beautiful Dark Skies.- Perfect places to stay to make your dark sky experience special in the Lake District, Cumbria.
- Enjoy the dark skies of Cumbria with a host of exciting events to celebrate the wonders of the night sky around the county.
- Join us this winter for a stellar stay that combines the comforts of The Wordsworth Hotel in the heart of Grasmere with the magic of one of the best Orion viewing spots at Allen Bank, a short walk away.
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- With stunning views onto the fells, our Stargazer Rooms with their huge windows are ideal for enjoying the night skies.
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- Offering a dark Sky package specially designed to ensure you are able to fully enjoy your stargazing experience.
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- 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.
- Near Howe enjoys minimal light pollution and uninterrupted views of the stars on clear, dark nights and is proud to be a Dark Sky friendly destination. Guests can glimpse the Milky Way in all its glory along with sparkling star clusters from numerous outdoor seating areas as well as from our large field, which provides uninterrupted views of the night sky.
- We are proud to promote the stunning dark skies which the Lake District offers and have resources and equipment to help our guests enjoy the night’s sky with an evening of stargazing. We have two stargazing rucksacks available for guests to use during their stay, please note these are bookable in advance. Each pack contains a mini telescope, night field binoculars, a regular mini torch, a red filtered torch, a thermos flask of tea or coffee, and two fleece blankets.
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- 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.
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- 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.
It's in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars
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Star Gazing with a difference. Join us on our beautiful private country estate for an evening of Food, Spoon Whittling and Star Gazing. A truly memorable experience.
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Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA229TATelephone
015394 35217Ambleside
With stunning views onto the fells, our Stargazer Rooms with their huge windows are ideal for enjoying the night skies. The elegant rooms have handpicked furnishings and with the well fitted bathrooms and luxurious toiletries, they provide a…
Keswick
Here at Castlerigg Hall, our holiday park is well set up to help you enjoy a night under the stars. Holiday under the night’s sky in one of our Hex Pod glamping pods, fitted with skylights so that you can appreciate the beautiful stars from the…
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Princes Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DDTelephone
015394 88914Windermere
We are proud to promote the stunning dark skies which the Lake District offers and have resources and equipment to help our guests enjoy the night’s sky with an evening of stargazing. We have two stargazing rucksacks available for guests to use…
Tourism For All
Fire, Food and Stars… A perfect evening, well spent! The session involves you learning how to fillet a whole Rainbow Trout and cook it indigenous style over an open fire. You will of course have a go at lighting the fire, only using traditional…
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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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Grasmere, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 9SWTelephone
01539 435592AMBLESIDE
Join us this winter for a stellar stay that combines the comforts of The Wordsworth Hotel in the heart of Grasmere with the magic of one of the best Orion viewing spots at Allen Bank, just a seven-minute walk away.
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.
Our guided Dark Sky mountain walks are great fun, hassle-free and you get to see the Lake District in a whole new light – Starlight. You will meet your friendly local guide a couple of hours before sunset, where they will lead you up the mountain…
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Near Howe enjoys minimal light pollution and uninterrupted views of the stars on clear, dark nights and is proud to be a Dark Sky friendly destination. Guests can glimpse the Milky Way in all its glory along with sparkling star clusters from…
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29 High Seaton, Seaton, Workington, Nr Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA14 1PDTelephone
01900 63704Nr Cockermouth
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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