Stargazing in Pembrokeshire: Dark Skies, Starry Nights & Northern Lights
Image courtesy of Visit Pembrokeshire, 2021: Skrinkle Haven Night Sky
Pack your Telescopes
We’re lucky to be located in an officially recognised Dark Skies region, ranked among the very lowest levels of light pollution as measured by the Earth Observation Group and NOAA National Geophysical Data Centre.
From our rural outpost on the North Pembrokeshire coast, this means spectacularly clear, bright views of the night sky. In Visit Pembrokeshire’s Dark Skies stargazing guide, Garn Fawr is highlighted as one of the best stargazing spots in the county. This Iron Age hillfort — just a few miles north of Preseli Venture — also forms part of the striking landscape views from the upper floors of the Eco Barn and Penbwchdy Cottage.
© Crown Copyright, 2025, Visit Wales Assets: Stargazing and Northern Lights
Gathered around a crackling bonfire with a local brew, with old friends and new, why not journey into the depths of the cosmos? You’ll struggle to find many places in the UK where the stars shine quite so vividly. Learn constellations, spot satellites and zoom in on planets using the Night Sky app, or set up your long-exposure camera to get some stellar shots.
And for a celestial light show that needs no telescope at all, this is also a wonderful place to watch for the dancing pinks and greens of the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, when conditions are right. Be ready with apps like Aurora Watch UK.
When to Visit?
For the brightest starscapes, plan your stay around the crescent moon, with March to September being the best months for Milky Way visibility. Below are some of the best dates in 2026, coinciding with the moon’s least bright phases:
- January 18
- February 17
- March 19
- April 17
- May 16
- June 15
- July 14
- August 12
- September 11
- October 10
- November 9
- December 9
For those looking to dive deeper into Pembrokeshire’s astronomy scene, we recommend getting in touch with the Preseli Astronomy Group.
Stay at Preseli Venture
Whether you prefer cosy comfort or a closer connection to nature, there are plenty of ways to experience Pembrokeshire’s dark skies with us. Stargazing at the Eco Barn and Courtyard Cottages is truly dazzling, making them top destinations for astronomy enthusiasts. Camping at neighbouring Preseli Glamping offers an equally magical experience — stay in the geodesic dome for a window onto the stars right above your bed.
Find out more about accommodation at Preseli Venture and choose your perfect sky-watching base. If you’d like help planning your stay, feel free to get in touch — we’re always happy to help.
