Our last Dark Skies event for 2021/22 took place on March 5th and we were really lucky to have the most amazing, clear skies. Many of our guests took part in the event where we managed to view the Moon, the Flame and Horsehead and the Milky Way over the top of Near Howe. Many…
Last Friday, 10th December, was our first dark sky event at Near Howe. We were really pleased to have clear skies on Friday and managed to view the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Milky Way and many star constellations. Due to the uncertainty around the Covid restrictions we’re postponing our planned dark sky event…
At Near Howe the environment is really important to us. Therefore, we’re looking at installing solar panels to generate our own electricity and become more sustainable. We’re looking for a company to supply and fit three Solar PV systems, one to each of our three single-storey cottages. The Solar PV systems should include batteries to…
In preparation for our dark skies events, the first of which is on the 10th-13th December, we’ve put together some top tips for stargazing at Near Howe…….. 1. Plan where you’re going stargazing At Near Howe we’d recommend you stargaze on the field where the stone bench is. Please let us know if you’d like…
With minimal light pollution, big open skies and dazzling starry displays, the Lake District National Park enjoys some of the best stargazing opportunities in the UK. Here at Near Howe, we’re really excited to be hosting three stargazing weekends over the winter: 10th December 2021 @ 5pm – 13th December @ 10am 7th January @…
