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Under Dark Skies: A Deeper Look
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Stargazing Events
Forest-in-Teesdale, Middleton In Teesdale
A Stargazing Experience Beyond the Basics. If you're drawn to the stars not just for their beauty, but for the stories they hold — this immersive evening is for you.
Dates
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- 17 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025
Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - Grassholme Observatory
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Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Tonight's event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy.
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- 17 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
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- 24 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 12 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 14 Nov 2025to15 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 19 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 21 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 26 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 10 Dec 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 17 Dec 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 19 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory
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Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey!
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- 18 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
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- 1 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
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- 15 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
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- 29 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
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- 10 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
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- 24 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
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- 7 Feb 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
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- 21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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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.
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- 21 Oct 2025to22 Oct 2026
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- 24 Oct 2025
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- 20 Nov 2025
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- 2 Jan 2026to4 Jan 2026
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- 12 Feb 2026to15 Feb 2026
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- 20 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026
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- 27 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026
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- 13 Mar 2026to14 Mar 2026
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- 19 Mar 2026to21 Mar 2026
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- 27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026
Stargazing on the Weardale Railway - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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Stargazing Events
Station Road, Stanhope
Enjoy Weardale’s dark skies on Wednesday 22 October, 5.30pm to 8.30pm. The experience starts at Stanhope Station with exciting space themed activities for all the family, this will be followed by a train ride, leaving at 6pm.
Dates
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- 22 Oct 2025Open 17:30 - 20:30
The Orionid Meteor Shower - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
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Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Halleys Comet! The most famous interloper of them all is the parent comet of the Orionid meteor shower.
Dates
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- 22 Oct 2025Open 20:00 -
Stargazing at the Lord Crewe - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
Blanchland
Are we alone in the universe? This question has fascinated humans for a long time, and it has regularly come up as a conversation topic on previous stargazing events at The Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland.
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- 24 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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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…
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- 24 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2025 – running for a week between Friday 24 October and Sunday 2 November.
Dates
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- 24 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
Stargazing for Beginners - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
Old School House, Allenheads
Ever wanted to explore the night sky but didn’t know where to start? Fortunately the team at Allenheads Observatory will guide you step-by-step under one of the country’s darkest skies – no prior knowledge needed.
Dates
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- 24 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
Alston Moor Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
Alston
Come along to this fabulous stargazing opportunity at the Alston Moor Observatory on Saturday 25 October, 6pm to 9pm. It is a combination of themed talks, and (weather permitting) stargazing.
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- 25 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
Chasing the Northern Lights - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
Old School House, Allenheads
Experience the magic of the night sky and discover the science, beauty, and mystery of the Aurora Borealis at the Allenheads Observatory at ACA, on Saturday 25 October, 8pm to 10pm.
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- 25 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Our self-guided trail this half term holiday is a Moon-themed treasure trail, all part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025.
Dates
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- 25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Dark Sky Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
Old School House, Allenheads
Step beneath one of the darkest night skies in England and witness the Milky Way in all its glory. From the Allenheads Observatory at ACA, located in one of the darkest skies in the country, you will discover a stargazer’s paradise where the…
Dates
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- 26 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
Introduction to Astrophotography - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
Carrshield
If you have ever wanted to capture the wonders of the night sky but don’t know where to start – this is the event for you. Join Martin Kitching for an engaging talk and workshop at Carrshield Village Hall, on Monday 27 October, 7pm to 9pm.
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- 27 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
Stars and songs: family-friendly stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Celebrate the North Pennines Stargazing Festival with guided stargazing and astronomy, arts and crafts, and an enchanting, evening sing-along. Suitable for all ages with facts, food and fun for everyone.
Dates
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- 28 Oct 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00
Astronomy and Stargazing - Grassholme Observatory
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Stargazing Events
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.
Dates
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- 29 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 31 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 1 Nov 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 5 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 7 Nov 2025to9 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
Family Stargazing at High Force - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
Forest In Teesdale
Discover the Magic of the Night Sky — Together.
Dates
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- 29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Have you ever looked up at the night-time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars? There are four chances to book onto this event during the North Pennines Stargazing Festival: Wednesday 29 and Friday 31 October; and Saturday 1…
Dates
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- 29 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 31 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 1 Nov 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
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- 29 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30
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