Parkhead Station

Parkhead Station

Stanhope Moor, Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2ES

A former station on the coast 2 coast cycle route this location boats good dark skies with free overnight parking.


Parkhead Station 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

  • 29/03/24

    42%
  • 29/03/24

    8%
  • 30/03/24

    2%
  • 30/03/24

    3%

Weather forecast for Stanhope (0.4 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (23.1 miles away)

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 14th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (23.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 14th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (23.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 15th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (23.1 miles away)

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  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (26.5 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Herding Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Site

    Shield Hill, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NW, North East (24.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Butt House Guest House – Keld

    Keld, Thwaite, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LJ (24.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Greenlands Bed and Breakfast – Keld

    Angram Lane, Keld, North Yorkshire, DL11 6DY (25.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Old Dairy B&B Swaledale

    Low Row, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6PE (25.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Bellingham Camp & Caravan Club Site

    Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2HR (28.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Hesleyside Huts

    Hesleyside Hall, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2LA (29.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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