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

  • Cornwall Astronomy Society Meeting & Stargazing

    Tuesday 14th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Degibna Chapel, Helston, TR12 7PR

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 14th May 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 15th May 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 15th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Elm Tree - Ringwood, Ringwood, BH24 3DY

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  • Stargazing on Plymouth Hoe

    Wednesday 15th May 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Drakes Statue - Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 2PJ

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  • Kernow Astronomers monthly meeting

    Thursday 16th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Summercourt Memorial Hall, Newquay, TR8 5DY

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Swindon Stargazers Monthly Meeting

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Liddington Village Hall, Swindon, SN4 0HB

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  • Rambling Retreat with Night Sky Discovery at Atlantic Horizons

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 12:00pm to Monday 20th May 2024 15:00pm

    Atlantic Horizons, Bude, EX23 9PN

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Saturday 18th May 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

  • 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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