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Stargazing in Cranborne Chase Dark Sky Reserve

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Cranborne Chase was awarded Dark Sky Reserve status by the International Dark-Sky Association in October 2019, in recognition of the beautiful nighttime skies above this region which is also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

It’s a great place to escape the bright lights of the South coast and nearby cities with a number of official Dark Sky Discovery Sites which make for great locations to go stargazing.

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Stargazing events in Cranborne Chase Dark Sky Reserve

  • Starquest Astronomy Club meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 14th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Veny Village Hall, Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP

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  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club observing session

    Wednesday 20th December 2023 from 19:15pm to 22:00pm

    The Rising Sun - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, SP7 9LT

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  • Stargazing Evening in Damerham

    Thursday 4th January 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Damerham Village Hall, Fordingbridge, SP6 3HD

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  • Starquest Astronomy Club meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 11th January 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Veny Village Hall, Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP

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  • Starquest Astronomy Club meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 8th February 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Veny Village Hall, Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP

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  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club observing session

    Wednesday 21st February 2024 from 19:15pm to 22:00pm

    The Rising Sun - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, SP7 9LT

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  • Stargazing Evening in Tarrant Gunville

    Wednesday 13th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Home Farm - Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum, DT11 8JW

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  • Starquest Astronomy Club meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 14th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Veny Village Hall, Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP

    More info

  • Starquest Astronomy Club meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 11th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Veny Village Hall, Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP

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  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club observing session

    Wednesday 17th April 2024 from 19:15pm to 22:00pm

    The Rising Sun - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, SP7 9LT

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Stargazing locations in Cranborne Chase Dark Sky Reserve

  • Badbury Rings Car Park – National Trust

    Kingston Lacy, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 4DZ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Cley Hill Car Park – National Trust

    Corsely, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7QU

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Dinton Park – National Trust

    St Marys Road, Dinton, Wiltshire, SP3 5HH

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Fontmell Down Nature Reserve

    Spread Eagle Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0DT

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • King Alfred’s Tower Car Park

    Tower Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0JS

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Knowlton Church and Earthworks – English Heritage

    Knowlton, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 5AE

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Martin Down National Nature Reserve Car Park

    Near East Woodyates, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Sutton Veny Village Hall

    High Street, Sutton Veny, Wiltshire, BA12 7AP

    Astronomical Society, Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • White Sheet Hill

    Kilmington, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6RP

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Win Green – National Trust

    Donhead Hollow, Ludwell, Dorset, SP7 0ES

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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Stargazing accommodation in Cranborne Chase Dark Sky Reserve

  • DreamAcres – Cranborne Chase

    Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LP

    Stay & Gaze

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