Stargazing in Dorset

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


Stargazing events in Dorset

  • Space Adventure at Stanpit Marsh

    Friday 29th August 2025 from 18:30pm to 19:00pm

    Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre, Christchurch, BH23 3LX

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  • Myths, Moths and Moonlight

    Friday 29th August 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth, BH6 4EN

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  • Myths, Moths and Moonlight at Stanpit Marsh

    Friday 29th August 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre, Christchurch, BH23 3LX

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  • Women’s full moon guided walk

    Sunday 7th September 2025 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    RSPB Arne, Wareham, BH20 5BJ

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  • Lunar eclipse viewing from Hengistbury Head

    Sunday 7th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth, BH6 4EN

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  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club meeting

    Wednesday 10th September 2025 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Grosvenor Arms Hotel - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JA

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  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 12th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 17:00pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW

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  • Stargazing at Durlston Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 13th September 2025 from 20:15pm to 22:15pm

    Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory, Swanage, BH19 2JL

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  • Public observing with Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club

    Saturday 27th September 2025 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Win Green - National Trust, Ludwell, SP7 0ES

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  • Stargazing at Hengistbury Head

    Monday 29th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth, BH6 4EN

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Stargazing locations in Dorset

  • Badbury Rings Car Park – National Trust

    Kingston Lacy, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 4DZ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Blackdown Stone Circle Car Park

    Littlebredy, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9HY

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint

    Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, DT2 7JX

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  • Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory

    Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL

    Astronomical Society, Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory

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  • Fontmell Down Nature Reserve

    Spread Eagle Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0DT

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  • Hardy’s Monument – National Trust

    Black Down , Portesham, Dorset, DT2 9HY

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  • Isle of Purbeck Viewpoint

    Steeple, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5DF

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  • Knowlton Church and Earthworks – English Heritage

    Knowlton, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 5AE

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Lambert’s Castle – National Trust

    Fishpond, Marshwood, Dorset, DT6 6NN

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  • Maiden Castle Car Park

    Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PP

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Stargazing accommodation in Dorset

  • Kingfishers Holidays – Charmouth

    Newlands Bridge, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6AZ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Old Harry – Swanage

    Burlington Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LT, South West England

    Stay & Gaze

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