There will be opportunities to see fantastic dark skies for stargazing from a wide range of accommodation types in Dorset.
Sometimes it will be as easy as finding the darkest area’s corner of your campsite (don’t forget your torch!) or just turning off all the lights in your holiday cottage.
Some holiday locations will be more ideal than others for this experience, if your chosen place to stay is situated away from brightly lit town centres, overhead lighting and tree canopies then you could have the opportunity to see the natural wonders of the skies.
Choose a clear night without moonlight, prepare your area to make sure you are safe and warm and then settle down for around 10 minutes to allow your eyes to become accustomed to the dark and to be able to see more stars.
Don’t forget a cosy blanket and a mug of hot chocolate!
South Lytchett Manor - Stargazer Yurts
Escape to nature with a glamping experience in South Lytchett Manor's new Star-gazing Yurts, offering an immersive experience blending traditional nomadic living with modern comforts, where you can can snuggle down and enjoy the night sky through the central skylight.
Wareham Forest Tourist Park
Wareham Forest Tourist Park in the heart of the forest also has direct access to footpaths to heathland and is a wonderfully dark location beyond the main campsite.
Dorset Forest Garden Glamping - Astronomer's Hut
As the name suggests – this is a great place to star gaze whilst glamping in Dorset!
The Astronomer star gazing Shepherd’s hut has been very popular since its arrival, with a kingsized bed facing onto the site's expansive views and a panoramic window in the unique copper ceiling directly over the bed. It is set in its own private outdoor space with covered BBQ area and with hot tub, where guests can lie back and watch shooting stars.
Burnbake Forest Lodges
Burnbake Forest Lodges and camping is also a great location where you can access areas of the site in incredible darkness for stargazing opportunities.
Silverlake
Silverlake is the perfect spot for stargazing due to the low levels of light pollution in the area. When staying at Silverlake Dorset, you’ll have direct access to paths across the heathland to explore the tranquillity of the private estate and the huge open skies above it, which are perfect for stargazing.
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Staying at Durdle Door Holiday Park is the only way to directly access Durdle Door at night-time so if you are keen to photograph the stars at this location this is a great way to do it.
Just ask your accommodation provider for their top tips for seeing stars locally, they will be delighted to tell you.
