Experience the dark skies above the Howardian Hills AONB at this free English Heritage car park, with amazing views above the Priory and across the River Derwent. Note that no overnight camping is allowed at this location.
Weather forecast
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21/05/24
15° 14% -
21/05/24
13° 51% -
22/05/24
12° 56% -
22/05/24
12° 52%
Weather forecast for Castle Howard (2.6 miles away) updated 21/05/24 at 04:01.
Local light pollution
Kirkham Priory Car Park 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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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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