Bollihope Common

Bollihope Common

Hill End, Frosterley, County Durham, DL13 2SY

This stargazing spot has been recommended by the North Pennines AONB as a great place to stop off and view the Milky Way! This popular picnic spot has a large area to pull in from the road with plenty of parking.


Bollihope Common is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

    42%
  • 29/03/24

    8%
  • 30/03/24

    2%
  • 30/03/24

    3%

Weather forecast for Stanhope (2.8 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • 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 (25.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ (28.8 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (25.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (25.4 miles away)

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (24.0 miles away)

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    Hurst, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7NW (20.3 miles away)

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  • Butt House Guest House – Keld

    Keld, Thwaite, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LJ (22.3 miles away)

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  • Old Dairy B&B Swaledale

    Low Row, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6PE (22.8 miles away)

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  • Greenlands Bed and Breakfast – Keld

    Angram Lane, Keld, North Yorkshire, DL11 6DY (22.9 miles away)

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  • The Hiddle Hut – Northumberland

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7ES (23.9 miles away)

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  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7HA (24.1 miles away)

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