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

  • 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 Safari at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant, Coleford, GL16 8JS

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 21st May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope solar observing session

    Thursday 23rd May 2024 from 14:30pm to 16:30pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 24th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • The BIG Sleep Stargazing Sleepout

    Friday 24th May 2024 from 20:00pm to Saturday 25th May 2024 10:00am

    Messems West, Court Street, SP3 6LW

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 28th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Bath Astronomers monthly meeting

    Wednesday 29th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath, BA1 2BL

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  • Somerset Levels Stargazers monthly meeting and observing

    Wednesday 29th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Othery Village Hall, Othery, TA7 0QU

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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Burrator Quarry Car Park – Dartmoor

    Yelverton, PLymouth, Devon, PL20 6PE

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Cadman’s Pool Car Park – Forestry Commission

    Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7HL

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Cadover Bridge Car Park – Dartmoor

    Shaugh Prior, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5EH

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Caradon Observatory

    Upton Cross, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5BQ

    Observatory

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  • Cardinham Woods – Forestry England

    Fletchersbridge, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4AL

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Carn Galver Engine House

    Zennor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8YX

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps

    Carnewas, Trenance, Cornwall, TR8, South West

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint

    Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, DT2 7JX

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Chapel Carn Brea

    Carn Brae, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JD

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Chevron Fold Car Park

    Poundstock, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0DQ

    Go Stargazing 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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