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

  • Plymouth Astronomical Society meeting

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

    Plymouth University - Rolle Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 12th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 17:00pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 16th July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Wednesday 17th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norton-sub-Hambdon Village Hall, Norton-sub-Hambdon, TA14 6SF

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  • Fordingbridge Astronomers monthly meeting

    Wednesday 17th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Elm Tree - Ringwood, Ringwood, BH24 3DY

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  • 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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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Clearbrook Car Park – Yelverton

    Clearbrook, Plymouth, Devon, PL20 6JD

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Cley Hill Car Park – National Trust

    Corsely, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7QU

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Colliford Lake North West Car Park – Bodmin Moor

    Colliford Lake, Bolventor, Cornwall, PL14 6PZ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Colliford Lake Park – Bodmin Moor

    Bodmin Moor, Bolventor, Cornwall, PL14 6PL

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Colliford Lake South Car Park – Bodmin Moor

    Colliford Lake, St Neot, Cornwall, PL14 6PX

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Colliford Lake West Car Park – Bodmin Moor

    Colliford Lake, St Neot, Cornwall, PL14 6PL

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Coombestone Tor – Dartmoor

    Holne, Hexworthy, Devon, PL20 6SE

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • COSMOS Observatory

    Signal Row, St Martins, Isles of Scilly, TR25 0QN, South West

    Observatory

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  • Cothelstone Hill Car Park

    Cothelston Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA5 1AY, South West England

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • County Gate Car Park

    County Gate, Oare, Somerset, TA24

    Dark Sky Discovery 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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