Located within the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park this National Trust site makes for an excellent stargazing location with good horizons and dark skies above.
Location events organiser
National Trust organises events at this location
Please contact National Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: National Trust
Twitter: @nationaltrust
Facebook: National Trust
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
7° 1% -
27/04/24
4° 1% -
28/04/24
4° 5% -
28/04/24
4° 10%
Weather forecast for Once Brewed Youth Hostel (2.6 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
Housesteads Roman Fort is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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