Grassholme Reservoir

Grassholme Reservoir

Grassholme, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0PW

Set on the South shore of Grassholme Reservoir this location is accessible only when organised stargazing events take place.


Grassholme Reservoir 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

    87%
  • 28/03/24

    90%
  • 29/03/24

    57%
  • 29/03/24

    78%

Weather forecast for Middleton-in-teesdale (2.0 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 12:00.




Events nearby

Display nearby events on a calendar
  • Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Morland and Newby Village Hall, Penrith, CA10 3AS (21.7 miles away)

    More info
  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (28.2 miles away)

    More info
  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 23rd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (28.2 miles away)

    More info
  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN (23.3 miles away)

    More info
  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

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

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (28.2 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Owl Cottage – Teesdale

    Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0RN (2.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East (3.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • The Byre at Woodside Farm

    Folly Top, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0DW (4.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • The High Force Hotel

    Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XH (5.4 miles away)

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Sayer Hill Farm – Pennine Way

    Sayer Hill Farm, Forest In Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0HH (7.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Langdon Beck Hotel – Teesdale

    Langdon Beck, Forest-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XP, North East (8.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info