Dark sky sites in the UK

There are many officially recognised and publicly accessible dark sky sites in the UK. Considering widespread light pollution, this may come as a surprise! Most of these sites are Dark Sky Discovery Sites, places officially recognised as excellent locations for stargazing. Various local authorities have suggested others, and we've added some of our favourite spots too.  We hope this map helps you find your closest dark sky site, and we wish you clear skies when you get there!

Dark sky sites in the UK location list

  • Bowlees Visitor Centre

    Newbiggin, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XF

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Bowness Knott Car Park – Lake District

    Croasdale, Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AU

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Breakwater Country Park

    Holyhead, Anglesey, Gwynedd, LL65 1YG

    Recommended Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Breckland Astronomical Observatory

    Great Ellingham, Near Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory

    More info
  • Brecon – Crai Reservoir

    Crai Reservoir, Cnewr, Powys, LD3

    Recommended Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Brecon – Crai Village

    Crai Village, Libanus, Powys, LD3 8YP, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

    More info
  • Brecon – Libanus Mountain Centre

    Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Brecon – Plas Dolygaer

    Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, CF48 2UR, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Brecon – Red Lion Pub

    Church Road, Penderyn, Powys, CF44 9JR, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

    More info
  • Brecon – Usk Reservoir

    Near Trecastle, Brecon, Powys, LD3, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery 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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  • Brimham Rocks Viewpoint

    Brimham Rocks Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4DW

    Recommended Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Brindley Bottom Car Park

    Brindley Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4PR

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Broadhaven South Car Park

    Broadhaven, Bosherston

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Bruce’s Stone

    Loch Trool, Near Bargrennan, Wigtownshire, DG8

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Buckden National Park

    Dalegarth, Buckden, North Yorkshire, BD23 5JU

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Buckstones Car Park

    New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3FT

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Bulby’s Wood Car Park

    Ingram, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4LT

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Buriton Village Green

    High Street, Buriton, Hampshire, GU31 5RX

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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