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 25th April 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 25th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing at the Robin Hood Inn

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Robin Hood Inn - East Wallhouses, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE18 0LL

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Ingram Valley Astronomy Evening

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 26th 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

    Saturday 27th 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

    Sunday 28th April 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 28th April 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

  • 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

  • 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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