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Northumberland Dark Skies Experience
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4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Let us help you escape the glow and glare of city lights.
We chose Northumberland for its dark skies and wide-open views where you’ll see deeper into our universe than you ever thought possible.
Experience some of England’s darkest skies on this extraordinary tour experience taking you deep into Northumberland’s Hadrian’s Wall country. Your transport awaits right in the centre of Newcastle to teleport you into the wilds of Northumberland National Park.
Your journey begins right in Newcastle with mini coach pick up from Maldron Hotel and heading out into England’s most tranquil county – Northumberland!
Our on-site astronomer will ensure you enjoy a memorable evening on-site within Northumberland National Park!
What's Included
- Transport from/to Newcastle
- Expert astronomer (on-site)
- Heated indoor space
- Inspirational Dark Skies presentation
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Telescopes (on-site; outdoors)
- Food
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet inside the lobby area of the hotel (signs will direct you). Your driver will pick you up to depart from the hotel to Northumberland (approx drive time 1h).
Start time
05:30 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hadrian's Wall
Journey in comfort to your destination within Northumberland National Park and along Hadrian's Wall. Journey time is approx. 1 hour and during this time you will have the chance to learn a little about Northumberland, our dark skies as well as Hadrian's Wall via an engaging video en-route.
• Admission Ticket Free
Northumberland National Park
Journey into Northumberland National Park and into some of the darkest skies in England.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall
On-site, you are greeted by our expert astronomer who will guide you through your evening. Expect to see/do: - enjoy an inspirational Dark Skies presentation (inside our heated room incl. tea / coffee & biscuits) - venture outdoors to use telescope, enjoy a laser-guided tour of constellations and be inspired by the night sky within the National Park setting - take part in a photography art project (with mementos to keep and cherish)
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Newcastle upon Tyne
Return from your experience onboard our mini coach. Journey time is approx. 1 hour.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Northern Secrets Ltd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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