See the partial eclipse at Haw Wood Farm
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm
Haw Wood Farm Caravan Park
Hinton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3QT
Make Haw Wood Farm Camping and Caravan Park your base for one of the most spectacular astronomical events visible from the UK in 2026.
On Wednesday 12 August 2026, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, creating a breathtaking partial solar eclipse. From Suffolk, up to 90% of the Sun will be covered, turning daylight into an eerie twilight and revealing one of nature’s most remarkable sights.
There’s no better way to experience this event than waking up in the peaceful surroundings of Haw Wood Farm, with open skies and plenty of space to observe the eclipse safely.
To help our guests enjoy this rare event, we have 100 pairs of certified eclipse glasses available to borrow during the eclipse. Looking directly at the Sun without proper eye protection can cause serious and permanent eye damage, so safe viewing is essential.
Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or witnessing your very first eclipse, this is a unique opportunity to create unforgettable memories beneath Suffolk’s skies.
Book your stay, bring your sense of wonder, and join us at Haw Wood Farm to witness one of the most accessible and dramatic astronomy events of the decade.
The sky is putting on a show – don’t miss it.
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Event darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. 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.
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Local light pollution
Haw Wood Farm Caravan Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
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