Hexham Racecourse

Hexham Racecourse

High Yarridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2JP, North East

Hexham Racecourse makes for a superb stargazing location with clear unobstructed views and incredibly dark skies. Views to the South over the sparsely populated North Pennines are completely free from light pollution and the location is shielded from the worst affects from the nearby town to the North. It’s the perfect location to spot shooting stars especially when meteor showers take place! Easily accessible, plenty of parking and great facilities it’s an amazing place to visit for Go Stargazing events!


Hexham Racecourse is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

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Go Stargazing

Go Stargazing organises events at this location

Please contact Go Stargazing directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    83%
  • 28/03/24

    95%
  • 29/03/24

    21%
  • 29/03/24

    74%

Weather forecast for Hexham Racecourse (0.3 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (25.9 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 (10.7 miles away)

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (28.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (10.7 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ (11.6 miles away)

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