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2 stories Updated October 26, 2026

Photograph · Kielder Observatory

A meteor streaks across the night sky above Kielder Observatory in Northumberland, December 2019.

England's Darkest Skies Are in Northumberland

Northumberland's Gold Tier Dark Sky Park covers nearly 580 square miles. Autumn and winter are peak season, and February half-term brings the dark skies festival.

Jessie Isberg · Oct 26, 2026 · 4 min

Hikers on a snow-covered summit of the Glyderau in Eryri, North Wales.

Eryri UK

Wales This Winter, Before the Levy

Oct 22, 2026 · 4 min

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