Ever looked up at the night sky just wishing you could get a better look at that once in a lifetime meteor shower, that lunar eclipse, that comet that passes through Earth’s atmosphere once every 100 years? You know what would make your life a lot easier at times like these? A telescope! Think about all the romantic dates you could have, telling your partner all about the stars in the sky. You’ll have them falling at your feet in no time at all. You might even already be bit of a pro with the stars and need to just update your equipment or buy some new accessories, but if you’re neither of these, you can find a nice telescope specifically for beginners or even for children.

If you want an even better view of the sky, maybe a set of binoculars will suit you better. They come in all shapes and sizes for all levels of expertise and of course, some come specially designed for children to use (though we advise you make sure your teenage son is using them appropriately…). They’re also great for live sports, the theatre and the avid traveller. Whatever you need them for, binoculars are great fun and even if you’re not interested in sky watching or animal watching, sports or theatre, there’s no harm in pretending to be on a secret mission to save the country. All you need now is an exploding pen and an Aston Martin.