Stargazers needn't travel far to witness the magic of the night's sky - the UK has some of the world's best stargazing spots right on its doorstep.
Our sister site 2Chill has shared five of the best stargazing spots in the world, and they are much closer to home than you might think.
In the new travel study released by HomeToGo , five of the top 15 destinations were taken by locations in Wales, Ireland and England.
Meaning stargazers needn't venture lightyears away to see out-of-this-world celestial displays.
This list takes into account Dark Sky Places, recognised by the International Dark-Sky Association for their exceptionally dark and starry nights.
Escape the bright lights of the city this winter and marvel at views of major constellations, shooting stars, planets and even the Milky Way.
Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Wales’ oldest National Park became the tenth location in the world to receive Dark Sky Reserve status in December 2015.
Visitors can head to the picturesque village of Beddgelert to marvel at the stars above the Moel Hebog mountain, or stay in the coastal Aberdyfi to enjoy starscapes by the sea.
Kerry, Ireland
Kerry’s Dark Sky Reserve was the first in the Northern Hemisphere to achieve Gold Tier status - the highest designation awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association.
Valentia Island and the serene village of Glenbeigh are just two of the county’s outstanding stargazing spots.
Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales
The charming town of Crickhowell, surrounded by the park’s rolling countryside, as well as Abergavenny on the park’s border, make ideal bases for stargazing breaks in the Brecon Beacons.
The Brecon Beacons was the first place in Wales to receive International Dark Sky status.
Exmoor National Park, England
Awarded its status in 2011, the Exmoor National Park was one of the first Dark Sky Reserves in Europe.
Here, the small yet vibrant town of Dulverton is a lovely inland location for stargazing, while Porlock village has plenty to offer holidaymakers who’d prefer to stay by the sea.
South Downs National Park, England
With surprising proximity to England’s capital, the South Downs National Park is the perfect destination for weekend breaks away from the lights of London.
The scenic market towns of Midhurst and Petworth both boast nearby spots from which visitors can expect some superlative starscapes.
