Stargazing in South West England

There are plenty of star-studded dark skies in South East England. The rolling countryside benefits open horizons and sweeping skies, perfect for spotting meteors and the Milky Way.

Of particular interest is the South Downs National Park, an International Dark Sky Reserve, where light pollution is minimal and star-shine at a maximum.



Stargazing events in South West England

  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Thursday 12th January 2023 from 19:15pm to 22:15pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Torbay Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 12th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

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  • Abbey Tower Stargazing with Bath Astronomers

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT

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  • Stargazing Saturday at COSMOS Observatory

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 18:00pm to 19:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Plymouth Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Plymouth University - Rolle Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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  • Plymouth Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Plymouth University - Rolle Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW

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  • Family Stargazing at Monkton Combe

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Monkton Combe, BA2 7JE

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Stargazing locations in South West England

  • Alexandra Park – Bath

    Shakespeare Avenue, Bath, Avon, BA2 4RQ

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Badbury Rings Car Park – National Trust

    Kingston Lacy, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 4DZ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Beesands Car Park

    Beesands, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2EH

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Bel Tor Car Park – Dartmoor

    Poundsgate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7PR

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Bennett’s Cross – Dartmoor

    Warren House, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6TA

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Blackett Observatory

    Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA

    Observatory

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  • Bossington Beacon Car Park – Exmoor

    North Hill, Bossington, Somerset, TA24

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Brendon Common Car Park – Exmoor

    B3223 Simonsbath to Hillsford Bridge, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Brendon Two Gates

    Brendon Two Gates, Simonsbath, Somerset, TA24

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Burrator Quarry Car Park – Dartmoor

    Yelverton, PLymouth, Devon, PL20 6PE

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in South West England

  • Colliford Lake Park – Bodmin Moor

    Bodmin Moor, Bolventor, Cornwall, PL14 6PL

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Croydon Hall – Somerset

    Rodhuish, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6QT

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dittisham Hideaway

    Dittisham, Dartmouth, Cornwall, TQ6 0JB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • DreamAcres – Cranborne Chase

    Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LP

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Eddington Lodge

    Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9RZ, South West

    Stay & Gaze

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