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

  • 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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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

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

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Wednesday 21st August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norton-sub-Hambdon Village Hall, Norton-sub-Hambdon, TA14 6SF

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 23rd August 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

    Go Stargazing Site

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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

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in South West England

  • Kingfishers Holidays – Charmouth

    Newlands Bridge, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6AZ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Longmead House – Exmoor

    9 Longmead, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6DQ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Lower Whitsleigh Farm

    Roborough, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8TU, South West England

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Newhouse Farm Cottages – Witheridge

    Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8QB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • RyePark House

    Button Lane, Bratton Fleming, Devon, EX31 4SF, South West England

    Stay & Gaze

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