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Dark Skies Inspiration
Enjoy the dark skies 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.
- 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.
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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 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.
- During your stay, guests will be provided with a complimentary stargazing leaflet provided in house which highlights the best open spaces to enjoy Cumbria’s dark skies.
It's in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars
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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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LUniverse is excited to bring you a COVID-safe version of our full-dome planetarium experience via a livestreamed show!
Have you ever looked up on a dark night and wanted to know more about our universe? This virtual planetarium show will take you…
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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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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Main Street, KESWICK, Cumbria, CA12 5BNTelephone
017687 72071KESWICK
Make November super-nova with a stargazing getaway to the Skiddaw Hotel in the centre of Keswick. During your stay, guests will be provided with a complimentary stargazing leaflet provided in house which highlights the best open spaces to enjoy…
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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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Kirkbie Kendal School, Bath Street, Lound Rd,, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EQTelephone
01359 720788Lound Rd,, Kendal
Come along and see the moon through the telescopes of the Eddington Astronomy Society of Kendal.
Members of the Astronomy Society will be on hand to explain what you are seeing to help you get the most out of your visit. You may be able to see 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…
Penrith
Join us at Near Howe Cottages for a weekend of stargazing activities.
Near Howe is an idyllic, quiet and tranquil retreat of seven high-quality, tastefully decorated self-catering cottages set in large, spacious grounds just outside Mungrisdale.…
Stargazing Nights specialises in stargazing and night photography experiences. We offer group workshops and tours, as well as online training and bespoke packages.
The company is run by Gary Lintern, who is a qualified science teacher, and is also…
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Another Place, The Lake, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0LPTelephone
01768 486442Ullswater
Swim in the Ullswater at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you company under the stars. Cold water swimming specialist, Colin Hill, will be your guide in the water with you. You will experience 20 – 40 mins in…
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The Hermitage, Middleton in Teesdale Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3DBTelephone
07483327560Alston
'From the Moon to Infinity' - Promoted by North Pennine AONB as part of their 2021 'Stargazing Festival'.
Sunday 24th October 2021 - 7.00pm to 9.00pm - arrivals between 6.30pm to 7pm
Location - The Hermitage, Middleton-in-Teesdale Road, Alston,…
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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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…
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.
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LUniverse is excited to bring you a COVID-safe version of our full-dome planetarium experience via a livestreamed show as part of the Dark Skies Cumbria Festival!
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wanted to know more about the stars and…
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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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Glenridding Village Hall, Glenridding, nr Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0PATelephone
01539720788nr Penrith
Dark Skies Pastel Workshop, Glenridding Village Hall
Celebrate our dark skies at venues closest to our best sites, with relaxing pastels classes, directed by local landscape artist and curator, Emma Hunt. She uses art as a form of distraction from…
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