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

    Thursday 28th March 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 March 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 March 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 29th March 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Ingram Valley Astronomy Evening

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 29th March 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 March 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 31st March 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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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

  • 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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  • Belvue Guesthouse – Holy Island

    Chare Ends, Holy Island, Northumberland, TD15 2SE

    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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