See the partial eclipse at Old Bidlake Farm Campsite
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm
Old Bidlake Farm Campsite
Broadoak, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5PY, South West England
Join Old Bidlake Camping for a memorable evening as the Moon passes in front of the Sun during the spectacular partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Safely experience one of the UK’s most impressive astronomical events in decades, with certified eclipse glasses provided by Go Stargazing and the chance to share the experience with fellow campers and visitors.
Why not make a night of it? Stay over at the campsite and, once darkness falls, look up again for the annual Perseids meteor shower, which reaches its peak on the very same night. With two spectacular celestial events in a single evening, it’s the perfect opportunity for an unforgettable camping experience under the stars.
Please contact Old Bidlake Camping directly with all booking and event enquiries.
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent 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
Old Bidlake Farm Campsite 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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