Stargazing in North East England

North East England is a vast region with some of the UK’s darkest skies, many unique places to stargaze and plenty of stargazing accommodation.

The region is also home to some of the most active astronomy groups in the country, who organise a variety of stargazing events across the region.

North East England boasts three national parks, Northumberland, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, that have all been awarded dark sky status by the International Dark-Sky Association.



Stargazing events in North East England

  • In Search of the Northern Lights with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Tuesday 19th November 2024 from 12:00pm to Friday 29th November 2024 12:00pm

    Newcastle Cruise Terminal, Newcastle, NE29 6EE

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Wednesday 27th November 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 28th November 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE

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  • Northumberland Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 28th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Observatory, Amble, NE65 0JR

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 28th November 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Stargazing evening at the Lord Crewe Arms

    Friday 29th November 2024 from 00:19am to 21:00pm

    Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland, DH8 9SP

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 29th November 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 29th November 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 30th November 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 1st December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE

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Stargazing locations in North East England

  • Allen Banks and Staward Gorge – National Trust

    Near Ridley Hall, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7BP

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Allendale Golf Club

    Near Sinderhope, Allendale, Northumberland, NE47

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Alnmouth Beach

    Alnmouth, Warkworth, Northumberland, NE66

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Alwinton Car Park

    Alwinton, Near Harbottle, Northumberland, NE65 7BQ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Balderhead Reservoir

    Hunderthwaite, Near Cotherstone, County Durham, DL12

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Battlesteads Observatory

    The Battlesteads Hotel, Wark, Northumberland, NE48 3LS

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory

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  • Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve

    Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS27 4AT

    Aurora Viewpoint

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  • Bollihope Common

    Hill End, Frosterley, County Durham, DL13 2SY

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Bulby’s Wood Car Park

    Ingram, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4LT

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Burnhope Reservoir

    Wearhead, St Johns Chapel, County Durham, DL13

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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Stargazing accommodation in North East England

  • Aln Valley Cottages

    Whittingham, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4SJ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Bellingham Camp & Caravan Club Site

    Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2HR

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Birdsong Cottage – Alnwick

    Brownieside, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE67 5HW

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Brewers Cottage – Hexham

    Leafields, Ordley, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1SX

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Calvert Kielder

    Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS

    Stay & Gaze

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