Dark Skies & Stargazing Experiences from Large Outdoors
Experience the night’s sky like never before on a Large Outdoors stargazing & dark skies experience or getaway.
The UK boasts many Dark Sky Reserves in its National Parks and National Landscapes, including the North York Moors, Eyri (Snowdonia), and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. These areas offer superb views of the constellations, moon, and planets throughout the year.
We’re also home to two International Dark Sky Parks, including Kielder Water & Forest Park, designated as an area with “an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment”. In other words, a location for some of the best stargazing experiences around!
With such a fantastic selection of locations for stargazing, we’ve made it our mission to help you get out and experience the night’s sky like never before. Whether you join us for a night out with our stargazing experts or a weekend break in Kielder, we’ll help you come away with a brand new appreciation for how beautiful the sky at night can be.
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Why Go Stargazing with Large Outdoors?
When you join a stargazing trip with Large Outdoors, you’ll benefit from expert-led experiences in some of the UK’s most spectacular Dark Sky locations, like the North York Moors. Beyond the incredible night skies, you’ll also enjoy a friendly, sociable atmosphere, making it easy to connect with fellow stargazers. We organise everything—from accommodation to guiding—allowing you to relax, make new friends, and soak up the wonders of the night sky on a fun-filled weekend getaway.
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