Sirius - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge
Utkinton, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0LP, North West England
Escape to our off-grid shack in Cheshire, near the attractive village of Tarporley. Sirius sleeps four thanks to its custom-made bunk bed, making it perfect for families or friends looking to explore the area or simply spend quality time together.
Set away from bright lights, the surrounding countryside offers wonderfully dark skies, making Sirius a great spot for stargazing on clear nights.
You’re just steps from the Sandstone Trail, home to some of the finest walking in Cheshire, with the dramatically positioned Beeston Castle nearby, offering one of the best views in the region by day — and peaceful skies by night.
Stay & Gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
Accommodation provider
Shacks Wild Luxury Lodges
Shacks creates handcrafted, off-grid cabins in peaceful corners of the UK — including North Wales, Cheshire, and Staffordshire — offering cozy, sustainable spaces that encourage guests to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy exceptional stargazing thanks to their remote, dark-sky locations. They also partner with landowners to build and manage low-impact cabins, transforming unused natural spaces into secluded, nature-focused escapes.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://shacks.co.uk
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Weather forecast for Chester (8.7 miles away) updated 11/05/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Sirius - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-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.
Light pollution map of Sirius - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge
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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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