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

  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 5th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 3rd October 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 7th November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 5th December 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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Stargazing locations in County Durham

  • Balderhead Reservoir

    Hunderthwaite, Near Cotherstone, County Durham, DL12

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Bollihope Common

    Hill End, Frosterley, County Durham, DL13 2SY

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Bowlees Visitor Centre

    Newbiggin, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XF

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Burnhope Reservoir

    Wearhead, St Johns Chapel, County Durham, DL13

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Carricks Picnic Area

    Derwent Reservoir, Blanchland, County Durham, DH8 9PE

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Cow Green Reservoir

    Upper Teesdale, Langdon Beck, County Durham, DL12

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Derwent Waterside Park Visitor Centre

    Endmundbuyers, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9TT

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Grassholme Reservoir

    Grassholme, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0PW

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre

    Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn, County Durham, DL13 3NL

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Hayberries Nature Reserve

    Mickleton, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9EQ

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in County Durham

  • The Byre at Woodside Farm

    Folly Top, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0DW

    Stay & Gaze

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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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