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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.
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Dark Skies
Mickleton
What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to the UK's newest public observatory. Your little ones will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then children will be able to see and touch rocks from space –…
Dark Skies
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
Cotherstone, Barnard Castle
Join the Star camp for an astronomical weekend 25 to 27 October in Teesdale. The camp is perfect for novice astronomers and is great for adults and children (6+ years).
Dark Skies
Nr Mickleton
Tonight's event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy.
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival will run Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November with lots of events spread across the North Pennines, Durham Dales and beyond.
Stargazing Events
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the North Pennines Stargazing Festival with astronomy, storytelling, arts and crafts and wildlife trail. Suitable for all ages with facts, food and fun for everyone.
Stargazing Events
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
Enjoy Weardale's dark skies! The experience commences from 1600 at Stanhope Station with exciting space themed activities for all the family.
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Discover the freedom of trail running at night in the company of experienced runners, as we follow the route of the High Force and Bowlees Geotrail.
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
Forest-in-Teesdale
A magical evening of stargazing and a three course meal. Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in Upper Teesdale on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October and Friday 1…
Dark Skies
Blanchland
Join Lord Crewe Arms and Northumberland 250 for an unforgettable new experience this winter.
Dark Skies
Nr Mickleton
The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer, 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 years.
Dark Skies
Mickleton, Nr Barnard Castle
So tonight's event will concentrate on the exciting field of Astrophotography.
It seems nowadays everyone has a camera, be it on a smartphone or a good DSLR. If you do I bet you have pondered using it on the sky - if you haven't you may just be…
Dark Skies
Nr Mickleton
On these dark starry nights, we are treated to a planetary delight as these 2 celestial heavyweights line up for our telescopes.
Dark Skies
Blanchland
Join us in our Gatehouse for an evening of stargazing with Andy Gray.
Dark Skies
Blanchland
Join us in our Gatehouse for an evening of stargazing with Andy Gray.
Dark Skies
Blanchland
Join us in our Gatehouse for an evening of stargazing with Andy Gray.
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