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Community Dark Skies Night

To help celebrate the Grasmere Switch Off we will be opening the grounds of Allan Bank after dark to allow visitors to enjoy this unique date in the year where you can enjoy a true dark skies experience.

  • Booking essential

Join us for a night outside under the dark skies (and if we are lucky with the stars out as well!). Bring your own telescopes and binoculars. If the clouds stay away we can go in search of stars, distant galaxies and planets.

Please note if the weather is poor or cloudy the event will still go ahead.

We are taking bookings for 1 hour slots between 8pm and 11pm.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £0.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Please park in the village and make your way up the driveway to Allan Bank. Members of our team will be there to meet you and direct you from here.

What to bring and wear

Bring a torch and binoculars if you have them. Please bring warm clothing. Please also wear suitable footwear for walking on a footpath which is well graded but slightly rough in places.

Accessibility

The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Other

Warm drinks (tea/coffee/hot chocolate) and biscuits will be available throughout the evening.

Upcoming events

Event

Flower time in the Oberland: The holiday watercolours of Eleanor Rawnsley  

A snapshot of the Rawnsley's private lives and holidays in Europe displayed in the house where they lived.

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on
13 Oct to 22 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 43 other dates or times
Event

Halloween Pumpkin Carving 

Have a go at carving a spooky pumpkin this half-term at Allan Bank.

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on
26 Oct to 31 Oct 2024
at
10:00 to 10:30
+ 29 other dates or times
Event

Harps North West 

Live harp music in the relaxing setting of Allan Bank.

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on
26 Nov to 15 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Santa Paws Festive Photo Studio 

This Christmas dogs too can join in the festive fun at Allan Bank. Don your Christmas jumpers and hats for professional dog photographer, Shaun Barr, to capture a free image of you and your dog to share with friends and family.

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on
1 Dec to 8 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 10:15
+ 31 other dates or times