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 7th May 2024 from 00:00am to 21:00pm

    Allendale Centre - Wimborne, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Irene Usher Memorial Pavilion, Melksham, SN12 6NS

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 7th May 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 8th May 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Grosvenor Arms Hotel - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury,

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  • Starquest Astronomy Club meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 9th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Veny Village Hall, Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP

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  • Southampton Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 9th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Issac Watts Memorial Hall, Southampton, SO16 6TS

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  • Bristol Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bristol Photographic Society, Bristol, BS6 5EE

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Plymouth Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Plymouth University - Rolle Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 17:00pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW

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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Lundy Island

    Isle Of Lundy, Lundy, LUNDY, South West

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Mallet’s Cottage Car Park

    Carne, Veryan, Cornwall, TR2 5PH

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Martin Down National Nature Reserve Car Park

    Near East Woodyates, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Meldon Reservoir Car Park – Dartmoor

    Meldon, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4LU

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Merry Maidens Stone Circle

    Boleigh, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BN

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Milkham Car Park – Forestry Commission

    New Forest National Park, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3QZ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Minions Heritage Centre Car Park – Bodmin Moor

    Minions, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5LL

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Molland Moor

    Molland, South Molton, Devon, EX36

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Monkton Combe Community Observatory

    Monkton Senior School, Monkton Combe, Avon, BA2 7JE

    Observatory

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  • Moors Valley Country Park – Forestry England

    Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Hampshire, BH24 2ET

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in South West England

  • DreamAcres – Cranborne Chase

    Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LP

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Eddington Lodge

    Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9RZ, South West

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Ekopod

    The Old Vicarage - St Clether, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QJ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Fosfelle Country House

    Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6EF

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Freshwell Camping Croyde

    Moor Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1NU

    Stay & Gaze

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