In addition to the other activities on site (see below), our Roundhouse will become home to a pop-up planetarium for an immersive experience; ‘The Skies of Prehistory’ with skyscape archaeologist Dr Fabio Silva from Bournemouth University. Additional charge of £5 per person for a 45 minute immersive experience – can be booked in advance or […]
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In celebration of the annual Dark Skies Festival 2024, Pied A Terre Adventures would like to invite you to join them for this gentle night-time adventure walk on the South Downs. In May 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR) and these walks will be around some […]
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An illustrated talk by Dr John Mason, Principal Lecturer at the South Downs Planetarium in Chichester and friend of Sir Patrick for over 40 years. This highly personal talk will look at the legacy of Sir Patrick’s work, the advent of the BBC’s Sky at Night and the Moon landings, as well as the future […]
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Join South Downs National Park and Alice Holt staff to #embracethedarkness this October! Celebrating the National Park’s status as an International Dark Sky Reserve, we will be at Alice Holt after dark for a Star Party and two “Nature at Night” walks. Come and learn about what it means to be a Dark Sky reserve […]
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In celebration of our local Dark Skies Reserve, join the hugely knowledgeable guides at Pied A Terre Adventures for a series of gentle night-time adventure walks on the South Downs. In May 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR) and these walks will be around some of […]
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Celebrate SDNP’s Dark Skies Festival & Valentines Day this year bathed in moonbeams and showered by the light of thousands of shiny diamonds twinkling in the night sky above the South Downs. By the moonlight’s gentle glow, A world of dreams begins to flow. In silver beams that softly dance, Enchanting tales of love enhance. […]
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In celebration of our local Dark Skies Reserve, join the hugely knowledgeable guides at Pied A Terre Adventures for a series of gentle night-time adventure walks on the South Downs. n May 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR) and these walks will be around some of […]
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Every child knows the nursery rhyme Twinkle Twinkle Little Star but how many have actually been out at night to look at them? Why not introduce your child/ren to night walking this February with this short, 2 mile, flat walk to the former Iron Age fort at Old Winchester Hill. With its 360 degree views […]
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In celebration of our local Dark Skies Reserve, join the hugely knowledgeable guides at Pied A Terre Adventures for a series of gentle night-time adventure walks on the South Downs. In May 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR) and these walks will be around some of […]
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