Stargazing Holidays in Norfolk
Did you know that the Norfolk Coast is one of the best places in the UK to see the constellations in the night sky? Escape the light pollution for a holiday with the stars at Deer’s Glade in North Norfolk!
North Norfolk is an excellent place to stargaze and make the most of our famous dark skies. Being a rural area means we are lucky not to be impacted by too much light pollution, pollutants from large industrial factories, or excessive vehicle emissions. This makes our skies clearer and cleaner for spectacular natural nighttime displays.
As an area of outstanding natural beauty night and day, watch the beautiful sunset in the west and wait for the sky to come alive with sparkling constellations like Orion, the Milky Way Galaxy, and single celestial stars such as the brightest star Sirius. The annoying great British weather might hinder the view on occasion if it’s cloudy or overcast, but on a clear, crisp night you’ll be able to enjoy the spectacle.
The Northern Lights over North Norfolk
If spectators are lucky, you might witness the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), the ultimate natural light display usually most prevalent in Norway. Last year, in May 2024, we were lucky to witness the beautiful green, pink, and blue circles and wave effects that filled the skies due to a solar storm. Typically, the best times to see the Northern Lights in Norfolk are from late September to mid-March while the nights are longer.
Deer’s Glade Caravan and Camping Park is situated in the rural landscape of North Norfolk, just 6 miles away from the coast, and at night time, it’s the ideal place to enjoy Norfolk’s dark skies. Watch the constellations from your caravan or camping pitch, your glamping terrace, or even from the hot tub at one of our glamping pods or retreats; or New for 2025, lay down in the comfort of our Stargazer Bell Tents - designed to view the sky through rooftop windows.
What you need for Stargazing
When looking for stars and their constellations at Deer's Glade, you’ll be able to see a lot through the naked eye, but it’s a lot more fun to bring along your Binoculars or a Telescope for a better view. The great thing nowadays is that there are several Apps which will help educate or confirm the names of the stars and even planets. Try using Star Walk 2 recommended as best for beginners or SkyView recommended as best for information.
What Else to Look for in the Dark Skies
Keep an eye out for predictions of what you’ll be able to see in the night sky at particular times of the year. These are times when certain planets are more visible, or even for the Moon’s special events such as a Total Eclipse or Black Moon - due on the 23rd August 2025. If you’re lucky you might see a meteor shower or a single shooting star. There are several meteor showers predicted this year including Eta Aquariids active from 19th April to 28th May and Perseids active from 17th July to 24th August. There’s a list of dates available via the Royal Museums Greenwich website.
Fun Facts to Share with Kids Courtesy of The National Geographic
- One million Earths could fit inside the Sun – and the Sun is considered an average-size star.
- There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth. At least a billion trillion!
- The sunset on Mars appears blue.
- An asteroid about the size of a car enters Earth’s atmosphere roughly once a year – but it burns up before it reaches us. Phew!
- If you could fly a plane to Pluto, the trip would take more than 800 years!
Visit National Geographic Kids for more.
If you fancy a camping, caravaning or glamping stargazing adventure with us, book glamping or touring online, or call 01263 768633. We look forward to welcoming you!
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