![]() ![]() Outdoors 4 All and Outdoors 4 All Together.The Shippon Luxury Holiday Let, Thornley.Eldroth House Holiday Cottages, Eldroth. ![]() If you're planning a holiday or break away why not have a look at these B&Bs and self catering providers: Or read about the development of Discovery Site status in Bowland here.Ī number of tourism businesses in the AONB have become 'Dark Sky Friendly' - this means that they've attended a training workshop run by the AONB and local astronomer, are proactivley reducing light pollution at their business, are flexible with guests wishing to star gaze, and can provide information about star gazing in the area. There are five designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites within the AONB – all of which have parking and plenty of room to observe the sky: Beacon Fell Country Park, Gisburn Forest Hub, Slaidburn Village Car Park, Crook o’ Lune Picnic Site and at a private business who have gone through the accreditation themselves -Ĭlerk Laithe Lodge Guest House in Newton in Bowland. (Note video also embedded at bottom of page) Where To See The Stars View a series of timelapses and images of the sky above the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, produced by local astroner Robert Ince. The winter months, when the nights are longer and the skies are darker, tend to be the best time to stargaze, but events like the Perseids meteor shower in mid-August, when observers can see dozens of shooting stars an hour, also make a real celestial spectacle. Many of the earth’s companion planets in the solar system: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus are visible at various times of year, as are more distant objects like the Orion Nebula and the Great Galaxy in Andromeda. Most of these groups of stars or ‘constellations’ were identified and named by the world’s earliest astronomers from Ancient Greece or Babylon.Īnd as well as these often rather tenuous characters in the sky, there’s a whole host of other heavenly objects to look at. This is the domain of Pegasus, the winged horse, Taurus, the bull, Orion, the hunter, and Andromeda, a beautiful princess. On a clear cloud-free and ideally moonless night, the skies above the Forest become home to all manner of legendary figures and mythical beasts. The night skies over Bowland have recently been recognized as some of the darkest in England and granted official status as Dark Sky Discovery Sites. More than half of Britain’s remaining dark skies are in National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Forest of Bowland is among them.ĭOWNLOAD A COPY OF OUR DARK SKIES LEAFLET In 21st Century Britain, many town and city dwellers may never have seen the Milky Way – our home galaxy – and will only catch the faintest glimpse of a handful of the brightest stars.īut there is an antidote to the bright lights of big city living – an oasis of velvety darkness where even the faintest stars in the firmament reveal themselves in all their sparkling glory. Light pollution is creeping into almost every corner of the UK, diluting the pitch blackness of night and obscuring the stars for much of the population. Truly dark skies are becoming increasingly rare in our crowded little country. ![]() Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, PAįind a complete listing of PA State Parks here.Dark Skies Festival Week 11th to 19th February - have a look at the programme of events here The landscapes of the Forest are captivating by day but after the sun sets there’s a whole new world to discover in the dark skies over Bowland. White Clay Creek Preserve - Landenberg, PA Okehocking Preserve - Newtown Square, PA.Pennsbury Township Park - Chadds Ford, PA.Chester Valley Trail - Multiple access points including in Exton and Malvern.Guide to Great Chester County Hiking Spots Go Karts - The Golf Zone Family Fun Center Northbrook Canoe Company (canoeing and tubing) Square Pear Gallery - Art Classes for KidsĬrystal Murphy Music - Classes and activities offered Uplink Studios - Open gaming and classes/leaguesĭowningtown, Glen Mills and Newtown Square locations! Monkey Fish Toys - (in-store events and activities) Learning Express (in-store events and activities) United Sports - Open Play (subject to hours/avilability - confirm on website or by calling)Ĭheck website for most current dates/times Grand Slam USA (arcade, mini golf and laser tag) Urban Air Downingtown - Jumperoo on select days, Open Jump times Stay in-the-know - Be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletter to get weekly reminders of special events and activities at /subscribe There is so much for families to see, do and enjoy in Chester County and we've got the scoop for you on all of it. Find your family fun® in the Chester County area. Find something fun to do with the kids in Chester County. ![]()
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