Stargazing in County Durham

Find the best places to stargaze in County Durham including dark sky locations, public stargazing events, observatories and stargazing accommodation.


Stargazing events in County Durham

  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 23rd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN

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  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 30th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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  • Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 24th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 31st May 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 7th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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Stargazing locations in County Durham

  • Hury Reservoir

    Hury , Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UU

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Millshield car park and picnic area

    Blanchland , Consett, County Durham, DH8 9PT

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Nose’s Point Car Park

    East Cliff Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7PS

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Parkhead Station

    Stanhope Moor, Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2ES

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Pow Hill

    Pow Hill Country Park, Edmundbuyers, County Durham, DH8

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Selset Reservoir

    Grassholme, Near Mickleton, County Durham, DL12

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • The High Force Hotel

    Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XH

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Waskerley Reservoir Car Park

    Waskerley, Stanhope, County Durham, DH8 9DX

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory

    Thorpe Thewles, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 3JG

    Astronomical Society, Observatory, Planetarium

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Stargazing accommodation in County Durham

  • Carr’s Farm Bunk House

    Wear Bank, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL3 3BQ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Langdon Beck Hotel – Teesdale

    Langdon Beck, Forest-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XP, North East

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Owl Cottage – Teesdale

    Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0RN

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Sayer Hill Farm – Pennine Way

    Sayer Hill Farm, Forest In Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0HH

    Stay & Gaze

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