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Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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Grassholme Observatory
Grassholme Reservoir
nr Mickleton
County Durham
DL12 0PW

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Adult 16+£19.00 per ticket type
Child (1-16yrs)£12.00 per ticket type
Concession (65+, Blue Badge holder)£16.00 per ticket type
Family (3-4 people)£65.00 per ticket type

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Opening Times

2025 (1 Nov 2025)
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Saturday18:00 - 19:30

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Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 - Sunday, 2nd November 2025

outer space galaxy North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2025 – running for a week between Friday 24 October and Sunday 2 November.
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