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 13th October 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 17th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • In Search of the Northern Lights with Fred. Olsen Cruises and Go Stargazing

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 12:00pm to Wednesday 30th October 2024 12:00pm

    Newcastle Cruise Terminal, Newcastle, NE29 6EE

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 20th October 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 24th October 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

    Sunday 27th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Kielder Forest Star Camp – Autumn 2024

    Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 12:00pm to Monday 4th November 2024 12:00pm

    Kielder Campsite, Kielder, NE48 1ER

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  • Northern Lights Cruise to Norway with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 12:00pm to Saturday 9th November 2024 12:00pm

    Newcastle Cruise Terminal, Newcastle, NE29 6EE

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 31st October 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 31st October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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Stargazing locations in North East England

  • The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN, North East

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • The Stell at Falstone

    The Stell, Falstone, Northumberland, NE48 1AA

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Tower Knowe Visitor Centre

    Tower Knowe, Kielder, Northumberland, NE48 1BX

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory, Stay & Gaze

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  • Walltown Country Park

    Walltown Quarry, Greenhead, Cumbria, CA8 7HF

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Waskerley Reservoir Car Park

    Waskerley, Stanhope, County Durham, DH8 9DX

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Wooler Common

    Wooler , Northumberland, Northumberland, NE71 6RL

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory

    Thorpe Thewles, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 3JG

    Astronomical Society, Observatory, Planetarium

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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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