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Wales has the highest percentage of land protected by Dark Skies status in the world. Discover best locations for stargazing holidays and experiences.

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Discover the best stargazing experiences Wales has to offer

Explore the best dark sky discovery sites across Wales.

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Enchanting autumn escapes

Recharge with an escape to a cosy cottage, cabin or inn for a perfect autumn break.

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  • Dark Skies
  • List
  • Accommodation
  • Hotel
  • Camping and glamping
  • Self catering
  • Autumn
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Panoramic retreats: Welsh B&Bs with a view

Discover some of the finest 5 and 4 star B&Bs in Wales with fabulous coastal and countryside views.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Rural
  • List
  • Accommodation
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15 ways to go beyond the ordinary in Wales

Discover unique experiences to make your visit to Wales a trip like no other.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Wales Coast Path
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Spectacular seaside campsites

Discover your dream campsite close to the Welsh coast.

Topics:

  • Dark Skies
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Camping and glamping
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Big skies and big adventures in rural Mid Wales

Immerse yourself in the outdoors around Llanidloes and Clywedog in the Cambrian Mountains.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Dark Skies
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
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A family weekend in West Wales

Warm your soul with a family break foraging and star-gazing in Pembrokeshire.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Family
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Outdoor
Pembrokeshire
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Top tips for photographing the night sky

Astrophotographer Alyn Wallace’s guide to capturing a perfect shot of the stars in the night sky.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Eryri National Park
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Outdoor
Dark sky full of stars above the mountain landscape of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) with the orange glow of the setting sun on the horizon.

Alyn Wallace's top dark sky photo locations

Discover the Alyn Wallace's top five places in Wales for star-gazing and dark sky photography.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Outdoor
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Road tripping through the Cambrian Mountains

Dafydd Wyn Morgan gives the inside scoop on what to see and do across the Cambrian Mountains.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Trains and railways
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
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Glamp up and feel great

Glamping in Wales offers a more pampered way to stay close to nature.

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  • Dark Skies
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  • Accommodation
  • Camping and glamping
  • Outdoor
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Explore the royal bounty of the 'Queen of the Hills'

Come bask in the presence of royalty as you enjoy the beauty of Aberdare, the 'Queen of the Hills.'

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Rural
  • Urban
South Wales Valleys
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Escape to the Welsh islands

Visit the islands of Wales and discover unique scenery, wildlife and heritage.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Guided tours
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  • Outdoor

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