Buyers Guide & Insights

Not everyone has the room to pack a pair of binoculars when they’re heading out into the wilds (or the back garden) and so they

The use you intend to put your binoculars to will help you decide which magnification is best, but generally you will find that lower magnifications offer a brighter image and are easier to hold steady in the hands. An 8x magnification binocular has always been the most popular option, especially for bird and wildlife observation.

The nearer planets of our Solar System offer a feast for the naked eye on clear nights, but with a good quality telescope you can see much more. We have a fantastic range of telescopes available on our website and in our store and we can cater for all budgets.

Whilst a pair of good quality binoculars is a bird/nature watcher’s best friend, a spotting scope is a step up in terms of versatility and

If you’re looking to capture images of wildlife in your garden, the best cameras are ones that offer versatility as well as user-friendly operation. The ability to take both still images and short videos is now a standard feature, but make sure that the camera will function in both daylight and night-time conditions.

Whether you’re searching for the remains of a Roman fort or a Saxon ship burial (or just trying to find your car keys in the