Northumberland given night sky accolade
Northumberland has been named as home to the largest area of protected night sky in Europe
Northumberland has been named as home to the largest area of protected night sky in Europe
Campsite owners are thrilled about Northumberland's Dark Sky status because the time that is best for stargazing is currently the time they experience low tourism. Stephen Dunwell says that the night sky is so clear that he can see his shadow from the moon.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
Owners John and Irene Hays say there is ''light at the end of the tunnel'', after the pandemic forced them to close 650 UK stores.
There has been resistance to calls to dismantle memorials to the explorer.