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Experience Our Milky Way - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Join the Grassholme Observatory team beneath the dark skies of Grassholme Observatory on Friday 16 October 2026, 8pm to 11pm, for an unforgettable evening exploring one of nature's greatest spectacles – the Milky Way.
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is back for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November. This year is the tenth edition of the annual festival. Events are being organised by the North Pennines National Landscape team and a…
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- 16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026
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Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November.
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- 16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
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 years. After the welcome…
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- 17 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Aurora Night - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
After the welcome Gary, and the team, will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this, you will be split into groups and, weather depending, start observing the sky, with telescopes and cameras. On certain nights throughout the…
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- 18 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
The event at Grassholme Observatory, will begin with a welcome from the lead 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…
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- 21 Oct 2026to22 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 29 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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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. From Low Force we will run the Pennine Way to High Force. After experiencing the atmosphere of this…
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- 21 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
Why Space Travel is Hard - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
Barnard Castle
Join us for an exciting dark skies event in the Langdon Beck Hotel. The evening will be led by Andy Gray – local astronomer and science educator. The evening will start with a talk from Andy Gray on why space travel is hard. Humanity has come a long…
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Saturn - Lord of the Rings - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Saturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people's favourite – if you haven't looked through a telescope at Saturn then do not miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer it is a veritable observing…
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- 23 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 31 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Star Camp - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
Cotherstone
Join the Star Camp for an astronomical weekend in Teesdale. The camp is perfect for novice astronomers and is great for adults and children (6+ years).
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- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 10:00
Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
Newbiggin
Discover the hidden creatures of the night on a guided evening family walk from the Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale. Join the North Pennines National Landscape team as we explore the fascinating lives of moths, bats, owls and other…
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Stargazing Supper | A moment for the moon - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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Stargazing Events
Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
A Specialist Lunar Experience at High Force limited to hotel guests only, designed for those who want to learn a deeper understanding into the dark sky.
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 21:30 - 23:00
Family Astronomy - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
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Festival
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
This is a great way to get children interested in astronomy and science. They will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. A stunning interactive talk on space stuff in the…
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- 31 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
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