Rochester Roundhouse

Rochester Roundhouse

Rochester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1RH

The Rochester Round House is a fantastic stargazing location 45 minutes North-West from Newcastle. It’s location at the very heart of the Northumberland Dark Sky Park means it benefits from amazing dark skies and its proximity to the A68 main road makes it easily accessible. In Summer 2016 a new Stargazing Pavilion was constructed enabling stargazers some respite from the Northumberland weather. Excellent horizons all round especially to the North make this site a great place to spot the Aurora from.


Rochester Roundhouse 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.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    16%
  • 28/03/24

    79%
  • 29/03/24

    78%
  • 29/03/24

    78%

Weather forecast for Rochester (northumberland) (0.3 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

Display nearby events on a calendar
  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 29th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (20.0 miles away)

    More info
  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Tuesday 30th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (20.0 miles away)

    More info
  • Ancrum Astronomy Club Society meeting and observing

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 20:10pm to 22:10pm

    Ancrum Village Hall, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH (20.7 miles away)

    More info
  • Northumberland Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 9th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Observatory, Amble, NE65 0JR (28.2 miles away)

    More info
  • Northumberland Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 30th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Observatory, Amble, NE65 0JR (28.2 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Hesleyside Huts

    Hesleyside Hall, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2LA (9.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Falstone Barns – Kielder

    Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1AA (9.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • PoshHuts – Kielder

    Falstone Farm, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1AA (9.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Bellingham Camp & Caravan Club Site

    Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2HR (9.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Kielder Cottage

    Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1ER (12.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Kielder Kip House

    Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1ER (12.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info