Hury Reservoir

Hury Reservoir

Hury , Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UU

Set on the North shore of Hury Reservoir this Dark Sky Discovery site is accessible only when organised stargazing events take place.


Hury 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

  • 17/06/25

    13° 59%
  • 17/06/25

    13° 19%
  • 18/06/25

    12° 8%
  • 18/06/25

    1%

Weather forecast for Baldersdale Youth Hostel (2.7 miles away) updated 17/06/25 at 16:02.




Events nearby

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 27th June 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 17th July 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Morland and Newby Village Hall, Penrith, CA10 3AS (22.8 miles away)

    More info
  • Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting & observing

    Thursday 14th August 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fremington Village Hall, Reeth, DL11 6AR (13.7 miles away)

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  • Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 21st August 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Morland and Newby Village Hall, Penrith, CA10 3AS (22.8 miles away)

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  • Stargazing Supper at High Force Waterfall

    Saturday 30th August 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    The High Force Hotel, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XH (7.4 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East (2.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Byre at Woodside Farm

    Folly Top, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0DW (3.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The High Force Hotel

    Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XH (7.4 miles away)

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Tan Hill Inn

    Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6ED (9.1 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Langdon Beck Hotel – Teesdale

    Langdon Beck, Forest-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XP, North East (10.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carr’s Farm Bunk House

    Wear Bank, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL3 3BQ (11.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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