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

  • North Devon Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 4th September 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Sticklepath Methodist Church, Barnstaple, EX31 2DJ

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 6th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Stargazing Safari at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

    Saturday 7th September 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant, Coleford, GL16 8JS

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 10th September 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club meeting or observing

    Wednesday 11th September 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Grosvenor Arms Hotel - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury,

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  • Starquest Astronomy Club meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 12th September 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Veny Village Hall, Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 13th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 13th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 17:00pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Saturday 14th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 17th September 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Crowdy Reservoir

    Tregoodwell, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9XJ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Culver Hill – Minchampton Common

    Burleigh, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AQ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Dinton Park – National Trust

    St Marys Road, Dinton, Wiltshire, SP3 5HH

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Dunkery & Horner Wood

    Exmoor National Park, North of Exford, Somerset, TA24

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Dunkery Beacon

    Exmoor National Park, North West of Wheddon Cross, Somerset, TA24

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Dunnabridge Car Park – Dartmoor

    Dunnabridge, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6SA

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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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  • East Soar Car Park – National Trust

    Soar, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3DR

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Exford Bridge Tea Rooms

    Chapel Street, Exford, Somerset, TA24 7PY

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Exford Car Park

    Chapel Street, Exford, Somerset, TA24 7PP, South West

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Stargazing accommodation in South West England

  • Steam and Stars

    Samford Brett, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4LJ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Tan House Newland

    Laundry Lane, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NQ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Great House – Exmoor

    Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TQ

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Oval – Exmoor Character Cottages

    17 West Street, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6SN

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Trevassack Holidays

    Garras, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6LH

    Stay & Gaze

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