14th century Tithe Barn located in the village of Dunster and within the bounds of the Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve. This location is used for stargazing events including the annual Exmoor Dark Skies Festival.
Location events organiser
Exmoor National Park organises events at this location
Please contact Exmoor National Park directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Exmoor National Park
Twitter: @exmoornp
Facebook: Exmoor National Park
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Dunster (0.1 miles away) updated 19/04/24 at 20:00.
Local light pollution
Dunster Tithe Barn is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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