Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall, a Unesco World Heritage Site is within a few miles of the Observatory site, offering visitors who like to take long and relaxing walks or cycle rides, a chance to experience heritage and history on a scale that can only be found in what is widely regarded as one of the UK's most beautiful counties. With the lowest population density of any in the UK, the level of light pollution measured during the International Dark Sky survey reached a staggering 23.5 out of a maximum of 24, making us one of the darkest places in continental Europe.