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

  • 28/03/24

    97%
  • 28/03/24

    96%
  • 29/03/24

    92%
  • 29/03/24

    96%

Weather forecast for Baldersdale Youth Hostel (2.7 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 4th April 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (15.8 miles away)

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 2nd May 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (15.8 miles away)

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 6th June 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (15.8 miles away)

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 4th July 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (15.8 miles away)

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 5th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (15.8 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Station Inn – Ribblehead

    Ribblehead, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 3AS (28.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges

    Selside, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0JB (28.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Bivouac – Nidderdale

    High Knowle Farm, Upper Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, HG4 4JZ (28.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Broadrake Bunkbarn & Workshops

    Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton, Lancashire, LA6 3AX, Yorkshire and The Humber (28.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Shepherds Cottage – Winshaw

    Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton, Lancashire, LA6 3AT (29.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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