Isle of Purbeck Viewpoint

Isle of Purbeck Viewpoint

Steeple, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5DF

Enjoy amazing starry skies from this scenic viewpoint overlooking the Dorset coast.

This stargazing location is recommended by Dorset-based amateur astronomer The Astro Guy.


Isle of Purbeck Viewpoint is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.



Events nearby

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  • Reaching for the Stars at Island Planetarium

    Tuesday 1st July 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR (27.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing at the Island Planetarium

    Tuesday 1st July 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR (27.4 miles away)

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  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 11th July 2025 from 19:30pm to 17:00pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW (14.4 miles away)

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  • Fordingbridge Astronomers monthly meeting

    Wednesday 16th July 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Elm Tree - Ringwood, Ringwood, BH24 3DY (21.5 miles away)

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  • Reaching for the Stars at Island Planetarium

    Tuesday 5th August 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR (27.4 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Old Harry – Swanage

    Burlington Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LT, South West England (7.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • DreamAcres – Cranborne Chase

    Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LP (28.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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