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Kielder Campsite

Kielder Campsite

Kielder Village, Kielder, Northumberland, NE48 1ER

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Kielder Campsite is arguably one of the best campsites for stargazing in the whole of England! Located on the outskirts of Kielder Village and at the heart of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park the views of the starry skies above during a new Moon period are quite simply breathtaking!

The Milky Way is readily viewable arching across the sky and the “warm room” which is kept open overnight offers respite from any cold weather. As such it’s the perfect location for “Starcamps” several of which are held here throughout the year.

The campsite includes amenities such as hot showers and electric hookups and is the ideal base to explore the surrounding areas walks and excellent mountain bike trails. The nearby Anglers Arms offers great pub food and the cafe at Kielder Castle a hearty breakfast.

Kielder Campsite 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.

Stay & Gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.

Weather forecast

  • 27/04/26

    14° 43%

  • 27/04/26

    13° 35%

  • 27/04/26

    12° 3%

  • 28/04/26

    9° 13%

Weather forecast for Kielder (0.8 miles away) updated 26/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.

Local light pollution

Kielder Campsite is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.

The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.

Light pollution map of Kielder Campsite

Best time to visit

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.

Moon phase on Mon 27th Apr

Mon 27th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
79 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Tue 28th Apr

Tue 28th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
87 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Wed 29th Apr

Wed 29th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
93 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Thu 30th Apr

Thu 30th Apr

Full Moon
97 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 1st May

Fri 1st May

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sat 2nd May

Sat 2nd May

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
Dark from 21:31 to 21:35
Dark for 0h 3m
Moon phase on Sun 3rd May

Sun 3rd May

Full Moon
98 % illuminated
Dark from 21:34 to 22:51
Dark for 1h 16m

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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

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Events nearby

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  • Ancrum Astronomy Club Society meeting and observing

    Tuesday 5th May 2026 from 20:10pm to 22:10pm

    Ancrum Village Hall, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH (19.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing and Walking Weekend in Northumberland

    Friday 20th November 2026 from 17:00pm to Sunday 22nd November 2026 14:00pm

    Kielder Observatory, Near Kielder Village, NE48 1EJ (1.2 miles away)

    More info