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

  • Kernow Astronomers monthly meeting

    Thursday 18th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Summercourt Memorial Hall, Newquay, TR8 5DY

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

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

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Saturday 20th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 23rd July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 26th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 30th July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Somerset Levels Stargazers monthly meeting and observing

    Wednesday 31st July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Othery Village Hall, Othery, TA7 0QU

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 2nd August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Saturday 3rd August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Wessex Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 6th August 2024 from 00:00am to 21:00pm

    Allendale Centre - Wimborne, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

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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

  • 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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