Stargazing in South West England

There are plenty of star-studded dark skies in South East England. The rolling countryside benefits open horizons and sweeping skies, perfect for spotting meteors and the Milky Way.

Of particular interest is the South Downs National Park, an International Dark Sky Reserve, where light pollution is minimal and star-shine at a maximum.



Stargazing events in South West England

  • Wessex Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 1st October 2024 from 00:00am to 21:00pm

    Allendale Centre - Wimborne, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 1st October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • North Devon Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 2nd October 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Sticklepath Methodist Church, Barnstaple, EX31 2DJ

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Stargazing Safari at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant, Coleford, GL16 8JS

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  • Seven Sisters Astronomy Group meeting

    Tuesday 8th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Griffin Inn - Fletching, Uckfield, TN22 3SS

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 8th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club meeting or observing

    Wednesday 9th October 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Grosvenor Arms Hotel - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury,

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  • Starquest Astronomy Club meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 10th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Veny Village Hall, Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 11th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Knowlton Church and Earthworks – English Heritage

    Knowlton, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 5AE

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Kynance Cove – National Trust

    The Lizard, Near Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7PJ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Landacre Bridge

    Landacre Lane, North of Sandyway

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Lanehead Car Park – Dartmoor

    Willsworthy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9NB

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Lansdown Park & Ride

    Lansdown, Bath, Avon, BA1 9BJ

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Lantic Bay Car Park – National Trust

    Lanteglos, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1NP

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Leigh Woods – Forestry England

    Off Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol, BS8 3QB

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Leigh Woods – National Trust

    Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol, Avon, BS8 3QB

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Lettaford View Car Park – Dartmoor

    Near Lettaford, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8RQ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Longcross Car Park – Forestry Commission

    Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7LB

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in South West England

  • Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant

    Clearwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JS

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Ursabear Cabin

    Morebath, Bampton, Devon, EX16 9AL

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Wesley House – Lanner

    Lanner, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6EZ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Westerclose House Cottages

    Withypool, Exmoor, Somerset, TA24 7QR

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Westermill Farm – Exford

    Exford, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7NJ

    Stay & Gaze

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