Mark Close Farmhouse - Alston

Mark Close Farmhouse - Alston

Brampton Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3BD

This traditional farmhouse lies half a mile beyond the outskirts of Alston on the borders of Northumberland and Cumbria and within the scenic North Pennines AONB. It’s a great base to explore the surrounding area and dark skies above.


Stay & gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.

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Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Alston (0.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




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    Friday 12th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ (18.9 miles away)

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    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 18:30pm to 23:30pm

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (12.7 miles away)

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    Sunday 14th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (12.7 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 15th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (12.7 miles away)

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