Stargazing in South West England

There are plenty of star-studded dark skies in South East England. The rolling countryside benefits open horizons and sweeping skies, perfect for spotting meteors and the Milky Way.

Of particular interest is the South Downs National Park, an International Dark Sky Reserve, where light pollution is minimal and star-shine at a maximum.



Stargazing events in South West England

  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 6th August 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • North Devon Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 7th August 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Sticklepath Methodist Church, Barnstaple, EX31 2DJ

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 9th August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session (Perseids)

    Monday 12th August 2024 from 22:00pm to Tuesday 13th August 2024 00:00am

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Seven Sisters Astronomy Group meeting

    Tuesday 13th August 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Griffin Inn - Fletching, Uckfield, TN22 3SS

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  • Cornwall Astronomy Society Meeting & Stargazing

    Tuesday 13th August 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Degibna Chapel, Helston, TR12 7PR

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 13th August 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening (Perseids meteor shower)

    Wednesday 14th August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Kernow Astronomers monthly meeting

    Thursday 15th August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Summercourt Memorial Hall, Newquay, TR8 5DY

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 16th August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Knowlton Church and Earthworks – English Heritage

    Knowlton, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 5AE

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Kynance Cove – National Trust

    The Lizard, Near Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7PJ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Landacre Bridge

    Landacre Lane, North of Sandyway

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Lanehead Car Park – Dartmoor

    Willsworthy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9NB

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Lansdown Park & Ride

    Lansdown, Bath, Avon, BA1 9BJ

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Lantic Bay Car Park – National Trust

    Lanteglos, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1NP

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Leigh Woods – Forestry England

    Off Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol, BS8 3QB

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Leigh Woods – National Trust

    Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol, Avon, BS8 3QB

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Lettaford View Car Park – Dartmoor

    Near Lettaford, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8RQ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Longcross Car Park – Forestry Commission

    Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7LB

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in South West England

  • Atlantic Horizons

    Eastcott, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9PN

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Colliford Lake Park – Bodmin Moor

    Bodmin Moor, Bolventor, Cornwall, PL14 6PL

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Croydon Hall – Somerset

    Rodhuish, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6QT

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dittisham Hideaway

    Dittisham, Dartmouth, Cornwall, TQ6 0JB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Double-Gate Farm B&B

    Riverside, Lower Godney, Somerset, BA5 1RZ

    Stay & Gaze

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