Stargazing Experience at Arlington Court

Discover the magical night sky this autumn at a beautiful National Trust property!

In this stargazing experience, you will visit the historic surroundings of Arlington Court where you will be shown how to use a telescope to explore the starry skies all around you. This is a great introduction to stargazing and will offer a beginner's guide to astronomy.

Your hosts for this experience are Liz and her assistant Gary. Together, they will guide you in spotting the wonders of the solar system and tell you fascinating stories and Greek myths about the constellations.

You'll also learn all about the intriguing past residents of Arlington Court and their astronomical interests!

In this experience, you will:

• Begin with a warming hot drink and an introductory activity about the night sky
• Step out onto the front lawn to begin using the telescopes
• Be guided on how to use the telescope to look at the sky
• Have a closer look at wonders such as Jupiter's stripes, Saturn's rings and Orion's nebula
• Spot the different constellations
• Hear stories and Greek myths about the stars
• Use fold-out charts and helpful apps to help guide your telescope

Finish the night with another hot drink and tasty snack back in the house! This stargazing experience in North Devon makes for a brilliant date night or an unusual gift for someone that likes astronomy!

Exmoor was designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2011, this means that minimal light pollution results in being able to see thousands of stars and astronomical sights such as the Milky Way.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend with you.

In the event of rain, this experience will continue indoors, where there are activities and exhibitions about current space explorations, astrophotography and a short film. Though if you wish to cancel, your host can offer you a full refund.