Talkin Tarn Stargazing Pavilion
Talkin Tarn Country Park, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA8 1HN
Opened in Spring 2023, the Talkin Tarn Stargazing Pavilion offers a beautiful location to experience the dark skies above the region. The building’s design is inspired by the shape of a bird’s nest and built using traditional materials. Located in the South-East corner of the Tarn, the venue offers a quiet place to take time out both day and night.
Location events organiser
North Pennines National Landscape organises events at this location
Please contact North Pennines National Landscape directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: North Pennines National Landscape
Facebook: North Pennines National Landscape
Weather forecast
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09/09/26
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10/09/26
13° 6%
Weather forecast for Carlisle (9.0 miles away) updated 09/09/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Talkin Tarn Stargazing Pavilion 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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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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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