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“What we do North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026 The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is back for 2026 - running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November. This year is the tenth edition of the annual festival. Events are being organised by the North Pennines National Landscape…”
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The GuardianOct 22

10 nightime attractions around the UK this autumn

The clocks go back this weekend, so embrace the longer nights with these family-friendly activities and events, from a stargazing festival to moonlit crazy golf Legend has it that Faskally Forest – the Pitlochry location of Scotland’s most famous sound and light show – steals an hour from time itself every 25 years. This year marks a quarter of a century since the first Enchanted Forest, and th…

Region has some of the darkest skies in the country

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  • Grassholme ObservatorySightFamily astronomy event during dark skies festival
  • North PenninesNeighborhoodRegion has some of the darkest skies in the country
  • North Pennines stargazing festivalFestivalDark skies festival with astronomy events
  • Elsewhere
  • Faskally ForestSightPitlochry, United KingdomScotland’s most famous sound and light show
  • Enchanted ForestFestivalPitlochry, United KingdomTheme taps into the legend: Stop the Clock: The 25th Hour
  • River of LightFestivalLiverpool, United KingdomAnnual free outdoor light art festival along Mersey banks
  • Cunard BuildingAttractionLiverpool, United KingdomIt is located at the Pier Head and along with the neighbouring Royal Liver Building and Port of Liverpool Building is…
  • Williamson SquareSightLiverpool, United KingdomIt was initially laid out as a residential square in the 1745 by Mr Williamson.
  • RSPB Frampton MarshSightBoston, United KingdomSunset walk to look for hunting owls and marsh harriers
  • RSPB MerseheadNature reserveDumfries, United KingdomBadger banquets to observe shy mammals feeding
  • Sevenoaks Wildlife ReserveNature reserveSevenoaks, United KingdomFamily bat detecting event with guided night hike
  • Slimbridge wetland centreZooSlimbridge, United KingdomLantern trail with giant creatures inspired by wildlife
  • Kingfisher KitchenRestaurantSlimbridge, United KingdomStreet food available before lantern trail
  • Lightpool festivalFestivalBlackpool, United KingdomInteractive installations, illuminated artworks, live performances
  • Winter GardensAttractionBlackpool, United KingdomExplore Winter Gardens Blackpool: An iconic venue, home to the biggest shows, conferences, festivals and events!
  • Go ApeSightVarious, United KingdomHigh ropes courses open for evening adventure
  • Heatherton World of ActivitiesSightTenby, United KingdomOffers moonlit crazy golf and zipline
  • Bluebell RailwaySightSheffield Park, United KingdomImmersive rail adventure to unravel a mystery
  • World of DinosaursSightHertfordshire, United KingdomJurassic Park-style adventure with animatronic dinosaurs
  • Nocturnal wildlife adventuresPlaceVarious, United KingdomLate openings and events to enjoy nocturnal species
  • Mystical Marsh Lantern ExperienceFestivalSlimbridge, United KingdomLantern trail at Slimbridge wetland centre
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