Elf Kirk Viewpoint

Elf Kirk Viewpoint

Near Tower Knowe Visitor Centre, Kielder Water, Northumberland, NE48 1BX

Publicly accessible dark sky discovery site near Kielder Water and within the heart of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. This location allows 24 hour overnight parking with the purchase of a £10 ticket from the Kielder Castle car park ticket machine.


Elf Kirk Viewpoint 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

    10%
  • 28/03/24

    90%
  • 29/03/24

    86%
  • 29/03/24

    86%

Weather forecast for Kielder Water (2.7 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Ingram Valley Astronomy Evening

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Star Barn - Ingram Valley, Alnwick, NE66 4LU (27.8 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 (8.6 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 (12.3 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 (12.3 miles away)

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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 (12.3 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Kielder Campsite

    Kielder Village, Kielder, Northumberland, NE48 1ER (6.4 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Hesleyside Huts

    Hesleyside Hall, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2LA (7.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Bellingham Camp & Caravan Club Site

    Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2HR (9.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Rochester Stargazing Barn

    Rochester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1RH (11.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • GlamPods Northumberland

    Troughend West Tofts, Otterburn, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1LA (11.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Redesdale Arms

    Horsley, Rochester, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1TA (11.6 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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