North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2022

North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2022

Friday 21st October 2022 from 16:00pm to Sunday 30th October 2022 20:00pm

Stargazing festival by North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is back for 2022! The festival celebrates the incredible starry skies above the region and includes a range of events taking place across the region, from practical stargazing and astrophotography to experiencing nature and nocturnal wildlife — there is something for everyone!

A centre-piece of this year’s festival is a Galaxy Trail from Bowlees Visitor Centre, where walkers who complete the self-guided trail can win a space-themed prize!

For a full schedule of events, see the official North Pennines Dark Skies Festival website.

Please note that this has already taken place on 21/10/2022

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • The High Force Hotel

    Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XH (1.4 miles away)

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Owl Cottage – Teesdale

    Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0RN (2.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Sayer Hill Farm – Pennine Way

    Sayer Hill Farm, Forest In Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0HH (3.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Langdon Beck Hotel – Teesdale

    Langdon Beck, Forest-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XP, North East (3.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Byre at Woodside Farm

    Folly Top, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0DW (7.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East (7.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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