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North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025
Various Locations
County Durham
County Durham
Tel: +44 01388 528801
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Booking required for some events.
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Opening Times
| 2025 (24 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025) |
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Map & Directions
Highlights...
Friday, 24th October 2025 - Friday, 24th October 2025
Stargazing at the Lord Crewe - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalAre 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.- more info
Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Sunday, 2nd November 2025
Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalOur self-guided trail this half term holiday is a Moon-themed treasure trail, all part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025.- more info
Friday, 24th October 2025 - Sunday, 26th October 2025
Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalThe 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 11 years.- more info
Tuesday, 28th October 2025 - Tuesday, 28th October 2025
Stars and songs: family-friendly stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalCelebrate 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.- more info
Wednesday, 29th October 2025 - Thursday, 30th October 2025
Family Stargazing at High Force - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalDiscover the Magic of the Night Sky — Together.
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Wednesday, 29th October 2025 - Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalDiscover 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.- more info
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 - Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
Stargazing on the Weardale Railway - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalEnjoy 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.- more info
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 - Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
The Orionid Meteor Shower - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalHalleys Comet! The most famous interloper of them all is the parent comet of the Orionid meteor shower.- more info
Saturday, 1st November 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025
Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalDue to popular demand, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive family event to educate on all things spacey.- more info
Wednesday, 29th October 2025 - Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Friday, 31st October 2025 - Friday, 31st October 2025
Saturday, 1st November 2025 - Sunday, 2nd November 2025
Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalHave 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 and Sunday 2 November – all 8pm to 11pm.- more info
Friday, 24th October 2025 - Friday, 24th October 2025
Stargazing for Beginners - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalEver 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.- more info
Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025
Chasing the Northern Lights - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalExperience 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.- more info
Sunday, 26th October 2025 - Sunday, 26th October 2025
Dark Sky Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalStep 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 universe truly comes alive.- more info
Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025
Alston Moor Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalCome 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.- more info
Monday, 27th October 2025 - Monday, 27th October 2025
Introduction to Astrophotography - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalIf 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.- more info
Thursday, 30th October 2025 - Thursday, 30th October 2025
Why Space Travel is Hard - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalCome 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.- more info
Saturday, 1st November 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025
Pies and Skies - North Pennines Stargazing FestivalJoin 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.- more info
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