Stargazing in the North Pennines AONB
We are lucky to have 16 Dark Discovery Sites in the North Pennines AONB
Photo by Kendall Hoopes from Pexels
Enjoy some of England’s darkest skies from the comfort of your cottage
We are located 9 miles away from the North Pennines’ observatory, in Allenheads, a mere 17 mins drive. The wonderful thing about being smack in the middle of the North Pennines is that you can relax in our back gardens, light the firepit and enjoy the majestic views of the universe above you. Recent highlights include spotting the Starlink satellites lining up over the North of England!
Meteor Showers to look out for in 2021:
Perseids - 16th July - 23rd August peaking on 12-13 August (Rate of 150 per hour)
Draconids - 7th-11th October peaking on 8-9 October
Orionids - 1 October-6 November peaking on 21 October (Rate of 15 per hour)
Taurids - 20 October - 10th December peaking on 12th November (up to 5 per hour, slow meteors)
North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2021 is on
Equipment - You don’t need fancy telescopes to stargaze like a pro. A simple pair of binoculars will do the job.
Remember to dress warmly.
For those who want you can book our 5 acre private paddock in elevated areas of our village away from houses and therefore lights. Just send us a message on info@holidaysincumbria.co.uk