Celebrate the North Pennines Stargazing Festival with guided stargazing and astronomy, arts and crafts, and an enchanting, evening sing-along. Suitable for children aged five years and above, with facts, food and fun for everyone.
Experience the magic of the dark, Teesdale night at Bowlees Farm and learn about the night sky with local astronomer from Go Stargazing, Neill Sanders, as he guides you through the starry sky.
Get a closer look, with the opportunity to use high-tech telescopes and see the night in a new light. Note that live stargazing is obviously dependent on suitable sky and weather conditions.
Listen to the tranquil music of Durham University Flute Choir while you sit under the stars. Gather around the warmth of the fire pit with local singer, Tabby Michelin, as she leads a celestial sing-along. Toast marshmallows and fill up on homemade soup and bread, all included in the ticket price.
Create arts and crafts to take home with you, inspired by fascinating nocturnal nature and the beautiful night sky.
- Adult: £10 (16+)
- Child: £5 (under 16/ over the age of 5)
- Family: £25 (2 adults + 2 children)
If you have dietary requirements or accessibility concerns, please get in touch with Harry harry@northpennines.org.uk and we will do all we can to accommodate your needs.
We want everyone to be able to attend stars and songs, regardless of their situation. Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Lottery players, we are able to offer discounted tickets for this event. For more information about these tickets, please contact Harry harry@northpennines.org.uk.
Book using the Ticketsource link below:
Dress appropriately for cold, autumn weather. Bring blankets, optional own comfy camping chair and headtorches (red light if possible). Wear comfortable shoes suitable for rough/muddy ground. Toilets on site. Parking at Bowlees Visitor Centre
- Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times
- No children under the age of 5
- Sorry no dogs
This event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 22 October to 2 November 2025 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest25 #NPennDarkSkies
