NORTHUMBERLAND
DARK SKIES TOUR

£85 PER PERSON

4 HOURS

SMALL GROUP TOUR

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

UP TO 14 GUESTS

£85 PER PERSON

4 HOURS

INCL. EXPERT ASTRONOMER

SMALL GROUP TOUR

AVAILABLE AS PRIVATE TOUR

UP TO 14 GUESTS

NORTHUMBERLAND DARK SKIES TOUR & ASTRONOMY EXPERIENCE 

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Let us help you escape the glow and glare of city lights. We chose Northumberland for its dark skies and wide-open views where you’ll see deeper into our universe than you ever thought possible.

Experience some of England’s darkest skies on this extraordinary tour experience taking you deep into Northumberland’s Hadrian’s Wall country.

Your journey begins right in the heart of Newcastle with  pick up from Maldron Hotel before heading out into England’s most tranquil county – Northumberland!

On-site you’ll enjoy tea/coffees and an inspiring astronomical presentation from our expert astronomer (don’t worry – this is definitely NOT boring!).

Afterwards, head outdoors where you have the opportunity experience the incredible starry skies above Northumberland and use some of equipment provided! Take charge of telescopes, handle astro rock and learn about the constellations from your guide!

To round things off, on return to Maldron, enjoy a delicious hot chocolate before jumping into Newcastle’s nightlife…

At Newcastle Tour Company, the safety & health of our guests are always of paramount importance to us. Our Northumberland Dark Skies Tour has been optimised for post Covid-19 tours & follows current health protocols.

TOUR ITINERARY 

Dark Skies Tours Intro
ASTRONOMY - AN INTRODUCTION
Your Northumberland Dark Skies Tour begins right outside your hotel where you board your mini coach to be taken into the beautiful county of Northumberland! En-route, enjoy a short video introduction.
ASTRONOMY - AN INTRODUCTION
Dark Skies Tours Intro
Dark Skies Tours Presentation
ON-SITE
Arrive on-site and be greeted by our expert astronomer and storyteller! Grab a coffee or tea and listen in on an interadctive presentation on the dark skies in Northumberland.
ON-SITE
Dark Skies Tours Presentation
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THE CONSTELLATIONS
Head outdoors for a laser guided tour of the constellations with your astonomer guide.
THE CONSTELLATIONS
Dark Skies Tours
Explore the night sky
DISCOVER PLANETS, STARS AND MORE...
Experience an outdoor, hands-on approach, you can observe planets, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters through our telescopes. Your astronomer guide is always there to help find interesting constellations.
DISCOVER PLANETS, STARS AND MORE...
Explore the night sky
Dark Skies Tours Return
RETURN TRANSFER
After an amazing experience, jump onboard your mini coach and transfer back into Newcastle!
RETURN TRANSFER
Dark Skies Tours Return

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Transfers to/from Dark Skies location
Professional local astronomer
Telescope equipment on-site
Tea & coffee on arrival
Hands-on Dark Skies experience
Laser guided tour of constellations
Indoor / outdoor experience
Fun & inspiring astronomical presentation
Hot chocolate on return

GOOD TO KNOW

If poor weather conditions arise, our team will bring you inside for interactive indoor activities
Bring layers of clothing / rain jacket
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for outdoors

MEETING POINT

Our public tour begins in the heart of Newcastle from Maldron Hotel Newcastle City Centre. Meet inside the lobby!

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