Northumberland Dark Sky Park has exceptionally dark night skies. In this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Duncan Wise, the visitor development and marketing manager at Northumberland National Park Authority. He talks to us about opportunities offered by Northumberland Dark Sky Park for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography. Time Stamps :06:36 : Have there been any measures implemented in Northumberland Dark Sky Park to reduce or limit light pollution ?12:29 : Can one see the Milky Way from Northumberland Dark Sky Park ? When can one see the Milky Way from Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?15:14 : Are there any observatories in Northumberland ?22:04 : Are there any planetariums in Northumberland ?23:28 : Are there any astronomy clubs in Northumberland ?25:53 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?27:17 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?30:06 : Are there any dark sky friendly Bed and Breakfasts in Northumberland Dark Sky Park ? Useful Links and Resources :Visit NorthumberlandNorthumberland National ParkKielder ObservatoryBattlesteads ObservatoryTwice Brewed StargazingStonehaugh AstronomyThe Sill: National Landscape Discovery CentreGreat North Museum - PlanetariumLife Science Centre - PlanetariumNewcastle Astronomical SocietyNorthumberland Astronomical SocietyBorder Astronomical SocietySunderland Astronomical SocietyHosting Astrotourists Dark Sky Friendly Accommodations :Bundle Bay CroftWild NorthumbrianForest View Walkers InnRye Hill FarmFalstone BarnsPosh HutsFenham FarmScotchcoulthard FarmComposers at WoodlandsKellah FarmBurnfoot Holiday CottagesClennell Hall Country House HotelTarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy HolidaysMill HouseThe ShielingOld Hall CottageHesleyside HutsSorbietrees Bed and BreakfastRedesdale ArmsBellingham Camping and Caravanning Club SiteKielder CampsiteMains CottagesHomildon CottageWoodside LodgePetty Knowes CottageBeacon Hill FarmDemesne Farm Campsite and BarnPeat Gate Shepherd's HutStonehaugh CampsiteHemscott Hill FarmGreystead Holiday CottagesKaren's KottagesStation House Self-catering If you liked this episode, please consider buying me a coffee.