This National Trust car park offers access to fantastic views across the channel by day and incredible views of the skies by night. Camping is strictly prohibited; however, stargazers may use the site overnight.
This stargazing location is recommended by Dorset-based amateur astronomer The Astro Guy.
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Ringstead Bay (beach) (0.2 miles away) updated 04/10/25 at 20:02.
Local light pollution
Ringstead Bay - National Trust is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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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.
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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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