CPRE Norfolk to help launch the Dark Skies Festival

The annual Dark Skies Festival starts in October with CPRE Norfolk playing a starring role in the launch.

Every year, Norfolk Coast Protected Landscape hosts the Dark Skies Festival – a series of free events from October to March helping you to experience the night skies of our coast like never before.

The launch event on Friday 10th October at Blakeney Village Hall will include a presentation on the impact of light pollution by CPRE Norfolk trustee, David Hook.

Tickets to the event are FREE and can be obtained using this link.

About this event

You are invited to the Dark Skies Festival launch event at Blakeney Village Hall.

Every year, Norfolk Coast Protected Landscape hosts the Dark Skies Festival – a series of free events from October to March helping you to experience the night skies of our coast like never before.

Immerse yourself in traditional coastal culture, discover the wildlife that comes out after dark, learn about the impacts of light pollution on our coast and find out how we can all play a part in protecting our dark skies.

Please arrive from 18:15 for hot drinks and cake.

We will hear a talk by Neil Philipson from Outsideology about A tour of the night’s sky, listen to local folklore from Suzanne Arnold, learn more about the impacts of light pollution from David Hook, lead trustee on dark skies at CPRE Norfolk, and have an opportunity to take part in some Stargazing (weather permitting). Not to mention delving into the world of insects at night with the Butterfly Conservation Trust.

The event will end by approximately 21:00.

Parking is available on site with toilet facilities are available in the hall.

Please bring appropriate warm clothing and footwear for varied weather conditions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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