Dark Sky Wales: Stargazing & Astrophotography

South Wales: Dark Sky Wales

Available to 23 April 2025

Book now from £55.00

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Book Dark Sky Wales tickets for some of the best stargazing in South Wales

As keen astronomers, Allan and Martin opened Dark Sky Wales to share their love of the night sky with the general public. Seeking out the least light-polluted areas to admire the night sky in, with Dark Sky Wales, you can look forward to professional and rewarding stargazing experiences.

Dark Sky Wales: Stargazing & Astrophotography in Wales

Take a tour of the night sky and document your findings with fantastic astrophotography from your stargazing experience with experts:

  • Age Restriction: 8+
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Start Time: Subject to change, depending on moon phase.
  • Please note: You will recieve an email or text confirming the time of your experience 7 days prior to the scheduled event
  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

What's included in your Stargazing & Astrophotography?

  • Take a tour of the night sky and find various deep sky objects
  • Learn how to use professional stargazing equipment including binoculars & telescopes
  • Meet the Dark Sky Wales staff and receive an initial briefing on your experience
  • Learn what to expect during your evening
  • Got a question? Ask the on-hand expert astronomer
  • Please note: In the event of bad visibility, you'll be provided with informative astronomical talks in a warm room located near the Observatory.

With both Allan and Martin’s expert knowledge of astronomy, they’ll always be on hand to leave you fascinated with stories, both factual and mythological, about the stars and sky above.

Things to see with Dark Sky Wales

There's much more to stargazing than just the stars. Whichever experience you choose, your astronomer will be on-hand to show you the rarer sights of the night sky. 

From constellations to nebulas and in recent years, the Northern Lights, there's plenty of things to discover, explore and enjoy.

Whether you want to getaway for a solo stargazing weekend or bring your nearest and dearest to admire the night sky, Dark Sky Wales have experiences, activities and events for all ages.

Book Dark Sky Wales tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS.

 

Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre and Tearooms,
Libanus,
Brecon LD3 8ER,
United Kingdom
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Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre and Tearooms,
Libanus,
Brecon LD3 8ER,
United Kingdom
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Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre and Tearooms,
Libanus,
Brecon
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How to find us

Address: 36 Graig Road, Ynyshir, RCT, CF39 0NS

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Yes, Dark Sky Wales stargazing experiences are wheelchair accessible. However, the events take place on terrain that could potentially be muddy due to weather. 

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