Gather the whole family for a magical evening under the stars at High Force. The stargazing sessions offer a fun, educational way to explore the night sky together. Discover constellations, planets, and more with expert guides—perfect for curious minds of all ages.
During the North Pennines Stargazing Festival there are four opportunities to book on this event:
- Wednesday 29 October, 5pm to 6.30pm/ 7pm to 8.30pm
- Thursday 30 October, 5pm to 6.30pm/ 7pm to 8.30pm
Join the High Force team for this child-friendly session, perfect for budding astronomers to learn about constellations, planets, and the wonders of the cosmos.
Bring warm/waterproof clothes. The walk to the waterfall will be dark and may be slippery – suitable footwear is advised. For safety reasons please do not bring large bags, tripods or other bulky equipment. No dogs please – they’re a trip hazard in the dark. All children must be supervised by an adult.
The walk down to the waterfall (approx. 600m) can be challenging for people with mobility issues. Mobility scooters are unable to be used on the route at night. If you have any questions about accessibility please contact High Force Hotel in advance (01833 622336 or highforcehotel@raby.co.uk).
The sky can sometimes be restricted by cloud cover or poor conditions. This is just the nature of the event and is beyond the organisers control. Whatever the sky conditions you are sure of a night of fascinating and insightful information and visual displays.
Booking
- Pre-booking is essential via https://www.raby.co.uk/high-force/stargazing/
Image: The night sky in the North Pennines © Gary Lintern Photography.
This High Force Hotel & Waterfall (www.raby.co.uk/high-force/waterfall/) event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 22 October to 2 November 2025 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest25 #NPennDarkSkies
