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

  • 28/03/24

    91%
  • 28/03/24

    93%
  • 29/03/24

    85%
  • 29/03/24

    59%

Weather forecast for Stanhope (0.4 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 12:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Wednesday 10th 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

    Thursday 11th 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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  • Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting & observing

    Thursday 11th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fremington Sunday School, Reeth, DL11 6AR (25.2 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 11th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info
  • Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 12th 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.

  • The Hiddle Hut – Northumberland

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7ES (21.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Sycamore Cottage & Glamping

    Barrasford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 4AG (21.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7HA (21.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carraw Bed and Breakfast

    Carraw Farm, Humshaugh, Northumberland, NE46 4DB (21.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Little Barn – Reeth

    Hurst, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7NW (23.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN (23.1 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory, Stay & Gaze

    More info