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Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort - Star gazing at Hadrian's Wall
Come and admire a blanket of stars over Hadrian's Wall, just as the Romans would have at this time of year. Here, you can enjoy the darkest of skies especially since this special spot in Northumberland falls within Europe's largest dark sky park. Not only that, but this is when the Romans would have celebrated 'Saturnalia' - their winter festival: they worked out when to start their celebrations by looking at the stars. There'll be a talk on various aspects of astro
A National Trust Event - Start 17:00. End 20:00. Park in Housesteads Visitor Centre car park and meet in the Education Room which is opposite Housesteads Roman Fort - a 10 minute walk from the car pa
Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 6NN
Sat 19 Dec 2015
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