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Grassholme Observatory

Grassholme Reservoir
nr Mickleton
County Durham
DL12 0PW

Tel: +44 (0)345 155 0236

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  • Regional and MiscellaneousDark Sky Friendly Durham Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020

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2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

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