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

  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 29th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • 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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Stargazing locations in North East England

  • Millshield car park and picnic area

    Blanchland , Consett, County Durham, DH8 9PT

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • North Pennines Observatory

    The Old School House, Allenheads, Northumberland, NE47 9HR

    Observatory

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  • Nose’s Point Car Park

    East Cliff Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7PS

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Pow Hill

    Pow Hill Country Park, Edmundbuyers, County Durham, DH8

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Redesdale Arms

    Horsley, Rochester, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1TA

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Rochester Roundhouse

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

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Selset Reservoir

    Grassholme, Near Mickleton, County Durham, DL12

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • St Mary’s Island Car Park

    Whitley Bay, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE26 4RS

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory

    Stonehaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3DZ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory

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  • The High Force Hotel

    Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XH

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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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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