Whether a budding astronomer or the occasional stargazer, here are four of the best places to enjoy the night skies in Norfolk this spring...
Kelling Heath Holiday Park
The award-winning Kelling Heath Holiday Park was awarded its Dark Sky Discovery Site status in 2017.
It is noted as a good spot to see all seven stars of the Orion constellation and the Milky Way visible with the naked eye.
UK astronomers take advantage of the dark skies above Kelling Heath by organising twice-yearly star parties which are attended by hundreds of astronomers from all over the country.
The autumn event, held during September, is thought to be the largest of its kind in Europe.
Wiveton Downs
Wiveton Downs joins Kelling Heath as one of Norfolk's two-star dark sky parks and is far enough away from local light pollution that visitors have the opportunity of seeing dark rifts from huge interstellar dust clouds many millions of light years away.
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Located in a site of special scientific interest, the area is of great biological and geological importance because of its rich wildlife and rare geological formations, including a glacial landform – known as an esker – which is used for research and teaching purposes.
Barrow Common
Situated on the site of a former Second World War radar station, this area of common land just south of Brancaster was awarded Dark Sky Discovery Site status in 2019.
The best times to visit are usually from 11pm to 3am, when the skies will be at their darkest and on days with minimal cloud cover.
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The popular Deepdale campsite at Brancaster Staithe is located only a mile away from the site and is the perfect place to stay nearby.
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
This spot - another Dark Sky Discovery Site - is near the seaside resort of Hunstanton and, helpfully for stargazers, after 5pm there is free parking.
Chances of seeing the Northern Lights are higher on the county's north coast.
The King's Lynn and District Astronomy Society have held taster sessions here for people interested in stargazing.
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