Stargazing Curry Supper at Barton Farm
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What to expect:
- Tuck into a generous bowl of homemade curry (mild chicken curry, vegetarian or vegan upon request), served a side of roast potatoes and a plain naan bread each
- Step outside to our collection of telescopes to spot Saturn's rings and Orion's nebula.
- Learn to spot Andromeda with the naked eye and a pair of binoculars
- Follow the constellation patterns with our laser pointer (Warning of bright light)
- Learn how to use the free Stellarium app
- Enjoy a slice of homemade fudgy chocolate brownie, enjoyed with a cup or tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- Take home a FREE dark skies pocket guide
On a cloudy or rainy night you'll be able to enjoy an indoor presentation under the canopy of our candlelit 16th century barn, including an Exmoor Dark Skies trail film and NASA imagery.
DOGS ON LEADS, PLEASE
USE OF A LASER PEN - PLEASE BE AWARE WE SHALL USE THE LASER PEN TO NAVIGATE THE CONSTELLATIONS
Age restrictions: 0+
| Adult (Adults (14+)) | £30 |
| Child (Child (5 - 13yrs)) | £20 |
| Under 5s (Under 5s) | Free |
How to get there
Yuup extras
- Free Exmoor Dark Skies pocket guide
Facilities
- Family friendly
- Experience takes place outdoors
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
COVID-19 guidelines
Please do not attend if you are positive for COVID-19
On the day
Location: next to Kentisbury's only church and orange street light Parking: in our signposted farmyard or beside the church Follow 'Back to the Barn Events' on Google Maps (Barton Farm, Kentisbury, Barnstaple EX31 4NQ)
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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.
Linda Wright (She/Her)
Former dairy farmer Linda looks forward to meeting guests at experiences.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Moor Wild Experiences.