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

  • Bath Astronomers monthly meeting

    Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath, BA1 2BL

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  • Somerset Levels Stargazers monthly meeting and observing

    Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Othery Village Hall, Othery, TA7 0QU

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  • Torbay Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

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  • Stargazing with Wild About Exmoor

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Exford Bridge Tea Rooms, Exford, TA24 7PY

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • The Night Sky Show in Exeter

    Sunday 28th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:45pm

    Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter, EX4 4QB

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 30th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • North Devon Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 1st May 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Sticklepath Methodist Church, Barnstaple, EX31 2DJ

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Burrator Quarry Car Park – Dartmoor

    Yelverton, PLymouth, Devon, PL20 6PE

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Cadman’s Pool Car Park – Forestry Commission

    Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7HL

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Cadover Bridge Car Park – Dartmoor

    Shaugh Prior, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5EH

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Caradon Observatory

    Upton Cross, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5BQ

    Observatory

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  • Cardinham Woods – Forestry England

    Fletchersbridge, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4AL

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Carn Galver Engine House

    Zennor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8YX

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps

    Carnewas, Trenance, Cornwall, TR8, South West

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint

    Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, DT2 7JX

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  • Chapel Carn Brea

    Carn Brae, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JD

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Chevron Fold Car Park

    Poundstock, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0DQ

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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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