Northumberland hotel The Tempus launches stargazing packages with Kielder Observatory
The Tempus, near Ellingham has teamed up with Kielder Observatory, home of one of the most remarkable public observatories in the UK.
Taking place across seven dates from September 2024 to March 2025, The Tempus, which is situated on the 700-acre Charlton Hall Estate within Northumberland’s International Dark Sky Park, will offer guests an unbeatable stargazing experience for two accompanied by an overnight stay and dinner.
Once the sun has set, a Kielder representative will take guests out into the hotel grounds where blankets and telescopes will be set up on the ground for each couple to use.
With educational guidance provided by the Kielder Observatory astronomers, guests will learn about the wonders of the dark skies, and have the opportunity (weather permitting) to view deep sky objects such as star clusters, galaxies and nebulae.
Should it rain on the night, the experience will be set up in the Tipi with a small section of the roof taken off for stargazing.
After stargazing, guests will be invited to warm up in the Tempus Bar with a boozy hot chocolate before a comfortable night's sleep.