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

  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Tuesday 16th April 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

    Wednesday 17th April 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 18th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Newcastle Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Summerhill Bowling Club, Newcastle, NE4 6EH

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Ingram Valley Astronomy Evening

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Star Barn - Ingram Valley, Alnwick, NE66 4LU

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ

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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

  • Kielder Kip House

    Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1ER

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Langdon Beck Hotel – Teesdale

    Langdon Beck, Forest-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XP, North East

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Le Petit Chateau

    Jedburgh Road, Otterburn, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1NR

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Market Cross Guest House – Belford

    1 Church Street, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7LS

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Newton Hall Hotel

    Newton by the Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3DZ

    Stay & Gaze

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