As diurnal creatures, we humans are probably pre-programmed to view darkness with a sense of both intrigue and fear. One only has to look at our well-lit cities and towns to know how much safety and comfort light brings at night-time. But seeing a dark sky, brimming with a cascade of stars and the Milky […]

The South Downs National Park’s popular Dark Skies Festival returns with an action-packed line-up of exciting events over the half-term holidays. Nine days of celebrations will explore the awesome wonders of the dark skies of the South Downs, which remains one of only 21 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world. Among the highlights will […]