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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, especially 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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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
Carlisle
Come along for an exciting dark skies event in Croglin Village Hall, on the western edge of the North Pennines on Cumbria’s eastern fellside, Thursday 30 October, 7pm to 10pm.
Stargazing Events
Nenthead
Celebrate the dark skies of the North Pennines and join us for a free mine trip like no other at Nenthead Mines, near Alston.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Due to popular demand, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive family event to educate on all things spacey.
Stargazing Events
Nenthead
Join Richard Darn at the Hive for this mash-up event on Saturday 1 November, 7pm to 10pm, combining a pie and peas supper and a fascinating talk on dark skies in the North Pennines – and why you should love them.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
On these dark starry nights, we are treated to a planetary delight as this celestial heavyweight lines up for our telescopes.
Christmas and New Year
Forest-in-Teesdale
A festive evening of magical stargazing and delicious three course meal.
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.
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