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 5th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Experience the River Cities of France and Portugal with Fred. Olsen Cruises and Go Stargazing

    Wednesday 8th May 2024 from 12:00pm to Thursday 23rd May 2024 12:00pm

    Newcastle Cruise Terminal, Newcastle, NE29 6EE

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 9th May 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 9th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 12th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 16th May 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 16th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Summerhill Bowling Club, Newcastle, NE4 6EH

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 19th May 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

  • 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

  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7HA

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Owl Cottage – Teesdale

    Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0RN

    Stay & Gaze

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  • PoshHuts – Kielder

    Falstone Farm, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1AA

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Redesdale Arms

    Horsley, Rochester, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1TA

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Rochester Stargazing Barn

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

    Stay & Gaze

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