48hrs in Northumberland

With its wide open spaces and minimal light pollution, the county of Northumberland in North East England is home to Europe’s largest area of protected dark sky and the forth largest in the world. It’s thanks to these dark skies that visitors to the region are able to see the universe in all its dazzling, star-shining glory.

Northumberland National Park is Britain’s least populated National Park, and within this remote and unspoilt wilderness are observatories, designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites, and purpose-built stargazing pavilions. With astro-tourism growing in popularity, there’s even Dark Sky friendly accommodation – some hotels, B&Bs and self-catering cottages organise special stargazing evenings, and can provide guests with telescopes and other equipment.

To read the full article go to British Travel Journal: https://britishtraveljournal.com/48hrs-in-northumberland/

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