Northern Optics

06/09/2026

Our best selling compact binoculars for Aug 2026

04/09/2026

Pleased to announce we have been added to the RSPB binocular dealership network. Will be adding more products over the next weeks. Highlighted here are the great value Skylark binoculars ideal for beginners.
Very clear optics and long eye relief for spectacle wearers.

With superb clarity and image quality, the RSPB Skylark is a fantastic starter binocular. The entry-level model is fully waterproof and

28/08/2026

Optics weekend - SUNDAY ONLY 30th Aug 10am - 3.30pm at the Waters' Edge Visitor Centre & Country Park . As usual, great selection of binoculars from £17 - £400+ , spotting scopes £119 - £400+ for you to try before you buy.
Local business, internet prices.
Craft stalls and a vintage car show also on the day. See you there

14/08/2026

This Sat - Sun 15th & 16th Aug at the Waters' Edge Visitor Centre & Country Park optics weekend 10am - 3pm. Great selection of binoculars from £15 - £400+ and spotting scopes from £119 - £400+ for you to try before you buy.
Local business, internet prices.

13/08/2026

Hope those who joined in my my impromptu solar eclipse views through a dedicated solar telescopescope at the local park had a good time.
Amazing with the sign of the times how many were more interested in taking photos with varying success than looking through the eyepiece.
My camera / phone were left at home and did things old school

05/08/2026

Brace yourself for fake videos of space-x crashing into the Moon on you-tube. BTW this is an image I took while attending my Lunar veg plot

31/07/2026

This Sat / Sun 1st and 2nd Aug at the Waters' Edge Visitor Centre & Country Park optics weekend 10am - 3pm.
Its not just a great selection of binoculars from £15 - £400+ available for you to try before you buy. Spotting scopes are a great solution for seeing and photographing wildlife at further distances. The Viking ED range of spotting scopes offer premium performance at a fraction of the cost of larger brands. Available in 50mm, 65mm and 80mm £375 - £449 . Compatible tripods and smart phone adapters also on display.
As always stock is very limited. 1st come 1st serve.

27/07/2026

24/07/2026

Although there is no optics weekend this 25th & 26th July at the Waters' Edge Visitor Centre & Country Park there will still be a smaller but recommended selection of binoculars for you to try before you buy in the gift shop. Simply ask at reception.
Prices £14.99 - £279.
A few binocular examples that are the same prices as buying direct.
NatureRay trailbird 8x42 £165
Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 £269
Viking Merlin 8x34 ED £279
Hawke Vantage 8x42 / 10x42 £169 to £179
Celestron UpClose 7x35 £29.99
Far sighted 8x21 £14.99
Plus more binoculars available.
As per the optics weekends, limited stock 1st come 1st serve.
Also the ever popular Viking monopod for just £19.99

17/07/2026

This Sat - Sun 18th & 19th July 10am - 3pm at the Waters' Edge Visitor Centre & Country Park optics weekend. Over 40 pairs of binoculars for you try before you buy while overlooking the main lake. Prices £15 - £400+.
Included this weekend will be the all new Hawke Frontier EDx Gen-2 binoculars. Seeing is believing how bright and sharp the image is through these. £429 - £499.
As always, limited stock - 1st come 1st serve.
Local business, internet prices.