Stargazing in South West England

There are plenty of star-studded dark skies in South East England. The rolling countryside benefits open horizons and sweeping skies, perfect for spotting meteors and the Milky Way.

Of particular interest is the South Downs National Park, an International Dark Sky Reserve, where light pollution is minimal and star-shine at a maximum.



Stargazing events in South West England

  • Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Wednesday 20th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norton-sub-Hambdon Village Hall, Norton-sub-Hambdon, TA14 6SF

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  • Fordingbridge Astronomers monthly meeting

    Wednesday 20th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Elm Tree - Ringwood, Ringwood, BH24 3DY

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  • White Horse Hill Evening Stargazing Walk

    Wednesday 20th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Uffington White Horse Hill, Swindon, SN7 7UK

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  • Andover Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 21st March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Grateley Village Hall, Andover, SP11

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  • Kernow Astronomers monthly meeting

    Thursday 21st March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Summercourt Memorial Hall, Newquay, TR8 5DY

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  • Weekend stargazing break at Dittisham Hideaway

    Friday 22nd March 2024 from 16:00pm to Sunday 24th March 2024 15:00pm

    Dittisham Hideaway, Dartmouth, TQ6 0JB

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  • Bath Abbey Stargazing Tour

    Friday 22nd March 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT

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  • Women of the Dark Skies Storytelling and Walking Experience

    Friday 22nd March 2024 from 19:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chettle Village Hall, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DB

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 22nd March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Stargazing Safari at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

    Saturday 23rd March 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant, Coleford, GL16 8JS

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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Alexandra Park – Bath

    Shakespeare Avenue, Bath, Avon, BA2 4RQ

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Badbury Rings Car Park – National Trust

    Kingston Lacy, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 4DZ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Beesands Car Park

    Beesands, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2EH

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Bel Tor Car Park – Dartmoor

    Poundsgate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7PR

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Bennett’s Cross – Dartmoor

    Warren House, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6TA

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Blackdown Stone Circle Car Park

    Littlebredy, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9HY

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Blackett Observatory

    Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA

    Observatory

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  • Bossington Beacon Car Park – Exmoor

    North Hill, Bossington, Somerset, TA24

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Brendon Common Car Park – Exmoor

    B3223 Simonsbath to Hillsford Bridge, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Brendon Two Gates

    Brendon Two Gates, Simonsbath, Somerset, TA24

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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Stargazing accommodation in South West England

  • Atlantic Horizons

    Eastcott, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9PN

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Colliford Lake Park – Bodmin Moor

    Bodmin Moor, Bolventor, Cornwall, PL14 6PL

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Croydon Hall – Somerset

    Rodhuish, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6QT

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dittisham Hideaway

    Dittisham, Dartmouth, Cornwall, TQ6 0JB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Double-Gate Farm B&B

    Riverside, Lower Godney, Somerset, BA5 1RZ

    Stay & Gaze

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