The International Dark-Sky Association awarded Exmoor National Park Dark Sky Reserve status in 2011 to recognise the fabulous dark skies across the region.
The park authority keenly supports local businesses through Astro-tourism and organises an annual dark skies festival to encourage stargazers to the region.
Location events organiser
Exmoor National Park organises events at this location
Please contact Exmoor National Park directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Exmoor National Park
Twitter: @exmoornp
Facebook: Exmoor National Park
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Minehead (8.6 miles away) updated 14/05/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
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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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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