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Download your beginner's guide to stargazing

Bring the night to life with our beginner's guide to stargazing

See the forest at night in a whole new light! Written in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and packed with fantastic activities for all the family, get your hands on this free guide to learn about constellations, try star navigation, play night-games and become a Forest-Star.

What's included?

  • Top forest stargazing spots 
  • Super star facts
  • Stargazing top tips
  • Find your way using the stars 

Simply enter your details in the form to receive your copy. Don't forget to tick the box if you'd like to hear more from us, that way you won't miss out on fantastic activity downloads like this one. 

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Some of our car parks or sites are not open at night – check out your location before you leave home through the site's page on this website.

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