North Pennines Observatory

North Pennines Observatory

The Old School House, Allenheads, Northumberland, NE47 9HR

The North Pennines Observatory at Allenheads Contemporary Arts is located at the dark heart of the North Pennines AONB.

The observatory was officially opened in October 2017 and makes for an excellent resource enabling local people and visitors to take full advantage of being in a fabulous dark sky area.

The facility was developed by the North Pennines AONB Partnership for the community and was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund through the AONB Partnership’s Allen Valleys Landscape Partnership Scheme.

Day to day operations and management is run by Allen Valleys Enterprise Limited, a community benefit scheme, who together with a newly formed Astronomical Society offer a variety of public stargazing events throughout the year.

A visit is thoroughly recommended, prior booking required!


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Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 21st April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (15.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 22nd April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (15.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Tuesday 23rd April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (15.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (15.0 miles away)

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (29.9 miles away)

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