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

  • South West Astronomy Fair 2024

    Saturday 29th June 2024 from 11:00am to 18:00pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Wessex Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 2nd July 2024 from 00:00am to 21:00pm

    Allendale Centre - Wimborne, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 2nd July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • North Devon Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 3rd July 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Sticklepath Methodist Church, Barnstaple, EX31 2DJ

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Thursday 4th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 5th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Cornwall Astronomy Society Meeting & Stargazing

    Tuesday 9th July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Degibna Chapel, Helston, TR12 7PR

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 9th July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Southampton Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 11th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Issac Watts Memorial Hall, Southampton, SO16 6TS

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 12th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Rinsey Head Car Park

    Rinsey, Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13 9TS

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Roseland Observatory

    Truro High School for Girls, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU

    Observatory

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  • Roundhill Car Park – Forestry Commission

    Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7HG

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Row Tor Car Park – Dartmoor

    Row Tor, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1QR

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Silbury Hill car park

    Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1QT

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Sillyback Lake Car Park – Bodmin Moor

    Sillyback Lake, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6ER

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • South Stoke Millenium Viewpoint

    Manor Farm Buildings, South Stoke, Avon, BA2 7PQ

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Spire Cross – Exmoor

    Halse Lane, Near Winsford, Somerset, TA24 7JD, South West

    Go Stargazing Site, Public Venue

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  • St Agnes Head

    Goonvrea, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5, South West

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • St Agnes Head Car Park

    St Agnes Head, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0ST

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in South West England

  • Atlantic Horizons

    Eastcott, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9PN

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Colliford Lake Park – Bodmin Moor

    Bodmin Moor, Bolventor, Cornwall, PL14 6PL

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Croydon Hall – Somerset

    Rodhuish, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6QT

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dittisham Hideaway

    Dittisham, Dartmouth, Cornwall, TQ6 0JB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Double-Gate Farm B&B

    Riverside, Lower Godney, Somerset, BA5 1RZ

    Stay & Gaze

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