Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory

Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory

Thorpe Thewles, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 3JG

Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory is a popular stargazing location on the outskirts of Norton near Stockton away from the worst of the area’s light pollution.

The observatory is home to a large aperture telescope and gives excellent views of the night skies. Volunteers frequently open the observatory for public stargazing sessions should weather permit.

The planetarium offers a digital projection system displaying full-dome movies. Regular “Public Star Show” presentations are given by experienced and enthusiastic astronomers.

Members of Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society hold their monthly meetings here. A great place to visit for families and suitable for anyone with an interest in astronomy.


Location events organiser

Teesside Astronomical Science Centre

Teesside Astronomical Science Centre organises events at this location

Please contact Teesside Astronomical Science Centre directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

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  • 29/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

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Weather forecast for Billingham (3.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 9th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

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    Liverton, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland, TS13 4TJ (20.8 miles away)

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  • Carr’s Farm Bunk House

    Wear Bank, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL3 3BQ (22.2 miles away)

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  • Easterside Farm

    Hawnby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5QT (23.5 miles away)

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  • The Byre at Woodside Farm

    Folly Top, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0DW (24.1 miles away)

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  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East (24.7 miles away)

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