Sence Valley Forest Park - Forestry England
Ravenstone Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NW
Forestry England recommends Sence Valley Forest Park as a top spot for stargazing. This former coal mine has been transformed into a haven for wildlife, visitors and stargazers!
Location events organiser
Forestry England organises events at this location
Please contact Forestry England directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
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Weather forecast
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15/07/25
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15/07/25
13° 5%
Weather forecast for Coalville (2.4 miles away) updated 14/07/25 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Sence Valley Forest Park - Forestry England is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a 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.
Light pollution map of Sence Valley Forest Park - Forestry England
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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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