MORE star- gazing nights including a meal are set to take place at The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa in the New Year.

Following the success of an event in October which saw guests at the Coniston Cold hotel enjoy by chance the aurora borealis splash its vivid colours over the 1,400 acre estate, there will be more opportunities for star-gazing next year.

A severe solar storm means that the aurora borealis could be visible across parts of the country in October - and it coincided with The Coniston Hotel’s Star Gazing Gourmet Evening.

Guests enjoyed an evening with astronomer, Richard Darn to witness the Northern Lights.

"He said: "Organising a star party to coincide with one of the best displays of Northern Lights in decades is truly excellent timing.  It was a real five star show by Mother Nature and people simply loved it.

"But it shows if you spend time under a lovely sky you can often be staggered by what you can see. Combine that with fine hospitality and you have a compelling experience which few will forget."

Check for dates at: https://theconistonhotel.com/