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


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

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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

    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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