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

  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 7th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 7th March 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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

    Saturday 15th March 2025 from 12:00pm to Tuesday 25th March 2025 12:00pm

    Newcastle Cruise Terminal, Newcastle, NE29 6EE

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  • Maritime Traditions of Spain with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Friday 4th April 2025 from 12:00pm to Thursday 17th April 2025 12:00pm

    Newcastle Cruise Terminal, Newcastle, NE29 6EE

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 4th April 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 2nd May 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 6th June 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 4th July 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 5th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 3rd October 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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Stargazing locations in North East England

  • Cawfields Quarry

    Cawfields, Near Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9PJ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Clesketts Car Park

    RSPB Geltsdale, Forest Head, Cumbria, CA8

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Cow Green Reservoir

    Upper Teesdale, Langdon Beck, County Durham, DL12

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Creswell Beach Car Park

    Beach Road, Cresswell, Northumberland, NE61 5LF

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre

    Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 8LE

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Derwent Waterside Park Visitor Centre

    Endmundbuyers, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9TT

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Dunsten Steads Car Park

    Dunsten Steads, Embleton, Northumberland, NE66 3DT

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Elf Kirk Viewpoint

    Near Tower Knowe Visitor Centre, Kielder Water, Northumberland, NE48 1BX

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elsdon Village Hall

    Elsdon, Otterburn, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1AA

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve

    Embleton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3XP

    Aurora Viewpoint, Recommended Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in North East England

  • Calvert Kielder

    Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carr’s Farm Bunk House

    Wear Bank, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL3 3BQ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carraw Bed and Breakfast

    Carraw Farm, Humshaugh, Northumberland, NE46 4DB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Falstone Barns – Kielder

    Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1AA

    Stay & Gaze

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