A spot in North Wales has been named among the best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK and Ireland. 

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, on several occasions in 2024.

For those who missed the lights, don't worry, the experts at LeaseCar.uk have revealed seven locations around the UK and Ireland that are among the best spots to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

Introducing the list, motoring expert from LeaseCar.uk, Tim Alcock, said: “The Northern Lights can only be described as one of the most beautiful sights to ever lay your eyes on.

“While you can’t just look out of your window and hope the lights will appear, there are some locations in the UK and Ireland that have higher chances of them showing such as Wales, the Shetland Islands and Yorkshire.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience witnessing the Northern Lights so we highly recommend making the most of the darker nights to view the breathtaking display.”

The best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK and Ireland

The best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK and Ireland, according to Leasecar.uk, are:

  • Lake District, Cumbria
  • Isle of Anglesey, Wales
  • Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh
  • Shetland Islands, Scotland
  • Donegal, Ireland
  • Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
  • Sandsend, Yorkshire

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North Wales locations among the best in the UK and Ireland to see the Northern Lights

Luckily for stargazers in North Wales, you don't have far to travel to see the Northern Lights with Angelsey being named among one of the best spots to catch a glimpse.

The experts at Leasecar.uk, said: "The largest island in Wales will likely host the Northern Lights over winter as they’ve been consistently on display over the last few years."

They added there were several other spots where the lights might be visible in North Wales including Gwynedd, Conwy and Denbighshire - where they have been sighted before.