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Shrinkle Haven Car Park

Shrinkle Haven Car Park

Shrinkle Haven, Near Manorbier, Dyfed, SA70 7SD, South Wales

Best time to visit

Cliff top site with good visibility in all directions, nearest postcode SA70 7SD

Shrinkle Haven Car Park is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 09/07/25

    20° 0%

  • 09/07/25

    16° 0%

  • 10/07/25

    13° 14%

  • 10/07/25

    13° 14%

Weather forecast for Manorbier Youth Hostel (0.1 miles away) updated 09/07/25 at 04:02.

Best time to visit

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

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.

Moon phase on Wed 9th Jul

Wed 9th Jul

Full Moon
96 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Thu 10th Jul

Thu 10th Jul

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 11th Jul

Fri 11th Jul

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sat 12th Jul

Sat 12th Jul

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sun 13th Jul

Sun 13th Jul

Waning Gibbous
95 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Mon 14th Jul

Mon 14th Jul

Waning Gibbous
89 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Tue 15th Jul

Tue 15th Jul

Waning Gibbous
82 % illuminated
Dark from 22:20 to 22:34
Dark for 0h 13m

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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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Events nearby

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  • Preseli Astronomy Group meeting and observing

    Tuesday 2nd September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Letterston Memorial Hall, Haverfordwest, SA62 5RY (21.7 miles away)

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  • Preseli Astronomy Group meeting and observing

    Tuesday 7th October 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Letterston Memorial Hall, Haverfordwest, SA62 5RY (21.7 miles away)

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  • Preseli Astronomy Group meeting and observing

    Tuesday 4th November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Letterston Memorial Hall, Haverfordwest, SA62 5RY (21.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Preseli Astronomy Group meeting and observing

    Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Letterston Memorial Hall, Haverfordwest, SA62 5RY (21.7 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

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    Home Farm Cottage, Lydstep, Dyfed, SA70 7SG (0.5 miles away)

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  • Bosherston Cottage – Gower Coast

    Lyserry Lane, Bosherston, Dyfed, SA71 5DN (8.1 miles away)

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  • Melin Mabes

    Templeton, Narberth, Dyfed, SA67 8SN (8.2 miles away)

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  • The Hive at Ludchurch

    Rosemary Lane, Narberth, Dyfed, SA67 8PE (8.7 miles away)

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  • Mill Cabin near Dreenhill

    Dreenhill, Haverfordwest, Dyfed, SA62 3TS (14.1 miles away)

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  • Pitton Cross Caravan Park

    Rhossili, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA3 1PT (22.6 miles away)

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