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

  • Plymouth Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 14th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Plymouth University - Rolle Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

    More info
  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 14th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 17:00pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW

    More info
  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 18th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

    More info
  • Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Wednesday 19th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

    More info
  • Fordingbridge Astronomers monthly meeting

    Wednesday 19th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Elm Tree - Ringwood, Ringwood, BH24 3DY

    More info
  • Kernow Astronomers monthly meeting

    Thursday 20th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Summercourt Memorial Hall, Newquay, TR8 5DY

    More info
  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Thursday 20th June 2024 from 22:00pm to Friday 21st June 2024 00:00am

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

    More info
  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 21st June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

    More info
  • Swindon Stargazers Monthly Meeting

    Friday 21st June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Liddington Village Hall, Swindon, SN4 0HB

    More info
  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 25th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

    More info

Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Lundy Island

    Isle Of Lundy, Lundy, LUNDY, South West

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

    More info
  • Mallet’s Cottage Car Park

    Carne, Veryan, Cornwall, TR2 5PH

    Go Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Martin Down National Nature Reserve Car Park

    Near East Woodyates, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

    More info
  • Meldon Reservoir Car Park – Dartmoor

    Meldon, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4LU

    Go Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Merry Maidens Stone Circle

    Boleigh, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BN

    Go Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Milkham Car Park – Forestry Commission

    New Forest National Park, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3QZ

    Go Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Minions Heritage Centre Car Park – Bodmin Moor

    Minions, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5LL

    Go Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Molland Moor

    Molland, South Molton, Devon, EX36

    Recommended Stargazing Site

    More info
  • Monkton Combe Community Observatory

    Monkton Senior School, Monkton Combe, Avon, BA2 7JE

    Observatory

    More info
  • Moors Valley Country Park – Forestry England

    Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Hampshire, BH24 2ET

    Recommended Stargazing Site

    More info

Stargazing accommodation in South West England

  • Hawley Farm Holiday Cottages

    Dalwood, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7HR

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Heale Farm – Exmoor

    Parracombe, North Devon, Devon, EX31 4QE

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Higher Longford Cottages

    Moorshop, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LQ

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Holi Moli Beach Huts – Dunster

    Dunster Beach, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6TH

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Jamaica Inn – Bodmin Moor

    Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7TS

    Stay & Gaze

    More info