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The North Pennines and Durham Dales has some of the darkest skies in the country, making the area ideal for stargazing. Throughout the year, espeically during the darker autumn and winter seasons you'll find a stellar line-up of stargazing events and activities to enjoy.
Number of results: 17
Stargazing Events
Nr Mickleton
A fun-filled night, with stunning graphics handouts, experiments, and stargazing, with our advanced array of instruments. Booking required.
Stargazing Events
Forest In Teesdale
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Experience viewing up to 20 shooting stars per hour at Grassholme Observatory, on 20 October 11pm to 2am.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Experience a whistle-stop tour of the Universe and beyond on 20 October 8pm to 11pm at Grassholme Observatory.
Stargazing Events
Forest in Teesdale
Enjoy a night under the stars, at a very special place.
Stargazing Events
Blanchland
Join the Lord Crewe team in The Gatehouse at the Lord Crewe, Blanchland for an evening of stargazing with Andy Gray. Andy is an expert in his field and will give a beginners’ guide to the starry sky.
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Join Dr Martin Kitching, Director of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours, to delve into the murky world of twilight and beyond.
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Follow the themed trail from the North Pennines AONB Partnership’s Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale to discover the creatures of the night.
Stargazing Events
The seventh North Pennines Stargazing Festival will run from 20th Oct – 5th Nov 2023 during the Autumn half term, with lots of events spread across the North Pennines, Durham Dales and beyond.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Due to popular demand, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive event 21 October 6pm to 7.30pm to educate the little ones on all things spacey! What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to one of…
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
The event on 21 October 8pm to 11pm will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory, Gary Fildes.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11…
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11…
Stargazing Events
Cotherstone, Barnard Castle
Join the Star camp for an astronomical weekend 27 to 29 October in Teesdale.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Join us on 27 October 8pm to 11pm as on these dark starry nights, we are treated to a planetary delight as these 2 celestial heavyweights line up for our telescopes.
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Join us for a leisurely night walk to discover the creatures of the night on 2 November 2023, 7pm to 9pm. Find out about the types of animals that have a nocturnal life and how they are adapted to be out at night.
Stargazing Events
Blanchland
Join the Lord Crewe team in The Gatehouse at the Lord Crewe for an evening of stargazing with Andy Gray.
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