Swirls Car Park

Swirls Car Park

Thirlmere, Keswick

Swirls Car Park offers incredible views across Thirlmere and the fabulous sights of starry skies above.


Swirls Car Park is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

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Weather forecast for Thirlmere Youth Hostel (1.3 miles away) updated 11/11/24 at 04:01.




Events nearby

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  • Cumbria Dark Skies Festival Stargazing Night Swim

    Tuesday 12th November 2024 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Another Place - The Lake, Ullswater , CA11 0LP (9.3 miles away)

    More info
  • Our Amazing Universe – An Illustrated Talk with Stuart Atkinson

    Wednesday 13th November 2024 from 17:00pm to 19:00pm

    Heron Corn Mill, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PQ (25.6 miles away)

    More info
  • Cumbria Dark Skies Festival Stargazing Night Swim

    Thursday 14th November 2024 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Another Place - The Lake, Ullswater , CA11 0LP (9.3 miles away)

    More info
  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 14th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB (25.0 miles away)

    More info
  • Dark Sky Canoeing on Coniston Water

    Friday 15th November 2024 from 15:30pm to 18:30pm

    Brown Howe Car Park - Coniston, Coniston, LA12 8DW (16.2 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Brookfield Guest House – Keswick

    Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4LJ (4.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Greenah Bed & Breakfast

    Matterdale, Thackthwaite, Cumbria, CA11 0SA (7.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Near Howe

    Mugrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SH (8.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Quiet Site

    Ullswater, Bennett Head, Cumbria, CA11 0LS (8.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Another Place – The Lake

    Watermillock, Ullswater , Cumbria, CA11 0LP, North West (9.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Lily Hall – Ennerdale Bridge

    Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AR, North West England (15.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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