Allen Banks and Staward Gorge - National Trust

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge - National Trust

Near Ridley Hall, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7BP

National Trust property and official Dark Sky Discovery Site. Excellent dark sky location and easily accessible from the main A69 trunk road. Free parking overnight from dusk until dawn, strictly no camping.


Allen Banks and Staward Gorge - National Trust is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

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  • 28/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

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Weather forecast for Haydon Bridge (2.8 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (3.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (3.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (3.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (3.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (3.4 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7HA (2.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Hiddle Hut – Northumberland

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7ES (2.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN (3.4 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory, Stay & Gaze

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  • Herding Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Site

    Shield Hill, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NW, North East (5.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carraw Bed and Breakfast

    Carraw Farm, Humshaugh, Northumberland, NE46 4DB (5.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Sycamore Cottage & Glamping

    Barrasford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 4AG (9.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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