Highlights
NEW to the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2022! Enjoy long table dining and discover the exceptionally starry skies surrounding the 11th Century Nettlecombe Estate and the beautiful Grade l listed Nettlecombe Court building (Field Studies Council). Joining Moor Wild Experiences and the Field Centre's Team, you'll be treated to a scrumptious 2-course roast dinner (main and dessert) under decorative high ceilings before an indoor "Introduction to the Night Sky", followed by spotting Saturn's rings and the stars with our four refractor telescopes. Using the Stellarium app (download FREE in advance ) we'll guide you through the Northern Hemisphere constellations and the Greek mythological stories still used today! Take home an Exmoor National Park Dark Skies Pocket Guide for free and discover more about this special Dark Skies Reserve.. If cloudy and rainy? No fear, you'll enjoy a longer interactive indoor show of galactic mysteries, astrophotography and current Space exploration FAQ: What is the Address: FSC Nettlecombe Court, The Leonard Wills Field Centre, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4HT Who can I call for enquiries: Liz Cwilewicz 07505364792 Accessible by wheelchair / prams: Yes, the grounds are flat immediately outside where the telescopes are set up on gravel. Do we walk far: No, around 40yds to the telescopes in the main courtyard Can I bring my dog: well-behaved dogs allowed. No dogs on the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 & 2014 Can I bring my own drinks: Yes, this is a BYOB event. The bar will not be open Do I need to bring money/card: we are selling useful fold out Star Charts (Field Studies Council Publications) Toilets on site: Yes Parking: Plenty of parking. Look out for the signage Inclusions What's Included 🍴 Food - 2 Course roast dinner - Main & Dessert 🥤 Drink - Water, Teas, Coffees 🧰 Equipment What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs
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