Enjoy Weardale’s dark skies on Wednesday 28 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. At a unique location you will disembark and enjoy stargazing using telescopes and while listening to experts from the Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society.
Booking
Pre-booking is essential via: Stargazing Train | Weardale Railway
Adults (16+): £30
Children (under 15): £15
Tickets include light refreshments and a space themed gift for all the children. Please bring a folding chair(s). The experience means you will be climbing on and off the train so suitable footwear and a reasonable level of fitness are required.
In the event of cloudy skies the event will still go ahead however the telescope experience will be replaced with an alternative activity.
More information at https://www.weardale-railway.org.uk/stargazing or email weardalerailway@aucklandproject.org
This Weardale Railway event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org
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