Ideally located underneath the Dark Skies Reserve, Hesleyside Huts offer the option of shepherd’s huts, cabins, a treehouse, and a watchtower. Each of these retreats is uniquely crafted and individually designed by owner Anna. They are dotted around the estate and bordered by ancient trees. On a clear night, you can gaze over the Milky Way from the comfort of your outdoor bath or firepit.
Stay & Gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
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Weather forecast
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14/05/26
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15/05/26
6° 9%
Weather forecast for Wark (5.0 miles away) updated 14/05/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Hesleyside Huts is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site 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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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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.
Thu 14th May
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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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