Stargazing at Valley of Rocks, Lynton
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Join your hosts Liz & Gary to discover how to spot the best of the autumn / winter night sky with Dobsonian telescopes and binoculars. Discover up close Saturn's rings, Jupiter, galaxies, nebulae and navigate the sky using the constellations!
What to expect:
- Before you arrive, Download the free Stellarium App.
- Arrive at Lynton Cricket Club lawn (lanterns will light the way)
- See our telescopes and binoculars lined up
- With our laser pen, navigate the constellations and discover the Greek stories
- Free advice and tips on how to get started at budget level
- Take home a FREE 'Dark Skies' pocket guide
Tuition on how to use your telescope if you bring one
If forecast cloudy, rainy or with gale winds, we will cancel at least 72 hours in advance and give a full refund
How to prepare
- Dress with warm layers, thick socks and sturdy walking boots or shoes
- Dogs on leads please
- Bring a headtorch if you have one
- Download the free stellarium app
Age restrictions: 0+
| Adult (Adult (14yrs +)) | £20 |
| Child (5 - 13 years) | £10 |
| Under 5s | Free |
How to get there
Facilities
- Family friendly
- Experience takes place outdoors
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
COVID-19 guidelines
Please remain home if you feel unwell.
On the day
Event location entrance: Put in Google Maps 51.232179, -3.848052
Parking location (Exmoor National Park car park): Lynton, Devon, EX35 6JH Toilets might be closed when you arrive.
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
Moor Wild Experiences
This host believes the most important part of any experience is getting to know their guests - that's you!
This friendly team of three lives and works on Moor Wild's rural farm in Devon. Gary, Linda and Liz acknowledge every rural experience is different. Their priority is making you feel as comfortable as possible in yours. That's why they tailor all their activities to the weather and current conditions, so you still get the best out of any experience. Moor Wild is excited to create a fantastic one for you.
Liz Cwilewicz (She/Her)
Liz is an outdoor educator and walking guide. She runs wild foraging, stargazing, bat detecting and private dining experiences.
Gary Wright (He/Him)
Gary is Moor Wild Experience's resident dairy farmer. He wants to make any guest's experience with them one to remember.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Moor Wild Experiences.