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SUMMARY:Creatures of the night trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre
DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail for the 2026 North Pennines Stargazing Festival is ‘creatures of the night’. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey\, discovering the creatures of the night. \nAs you follow the trail you will pick up clues in the form of letters – spell out the word and you will receive a prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. Suitable for ages five and above. \nAvailable during opening hours (10am to 3pm) from Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November inclusive. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies \nImage: Fox © Guy Broome
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/creatures-of-the-night-trail-at-bowlees-visitor-centre-26/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre
CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly
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SUMMARY:Alston Moor stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Join astronomers up at the Alston Moor Golf Club and Observatory on Friday 30 October 2026\, 7pm to 9.30pm\, for an exciting evening under the dark skies of the upper South Tyne Valley. \nTo begin the evening there will be a presentation: ‘From an inch to forty meters the largest telescope on Earth’\, by Dr Jurgen Schmoll\, from Durham University\, who will draw the time line of world largest telescopes from the beginning to the 39.5m telescope just being built. \nAfter Jurgen’s talk there will be an opportunity to see and use the Alston Moor Golf Club Observatory and\, weather permitting\, there will be guided stargazing. \nThe clubhouse will be open from 7pm – for an event start at 7.30pm. It is expected to finish between 9 and 9.30pm – with the option to continue stargazing afterwards\, if conditions allow. \nNote that if the skies are cloudy the event will still go ahead – with astronomers giving presentations\, providing information and answering questions on dark skies and stargazing. \nRefreshments will be available in the club house. \n\nAdult – £12 (18+)\nChildren – £8 (8-18)\n\nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\nThere is also the opportunity to find out about and join a new stargazing group – the Alston Moor Astronomical Society (AMAS). \nBring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one) and wear suitable shoes for uneven ground. This event is aimed at children aged eight and above and adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. \nNo dogs please – they are a trip hazard in the dark. \nThis Alston Moor Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 –\nwww.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/alston-moor-stargazing-2/
LOCATION:Alston Moor Observatory
CATEGORIES:Stargazing
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SUMMARY:Astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event at Grassholme Observatory\, on Friday 30 October 2026\, 8pm to 11pm\, will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer\, 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. \nAfter the welcome Gary\, and the team\, will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will be split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nHave you ever looked up at the night-time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars? Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see? Do you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from? If your answered yes to any of these questions\, then you have come to the right place – Grassholme Observatory’s introduction evenings will cover all this and more. \nAfter the observing ends it is back into the classroom for a hot drink and a chat\, before heading off home. \nBring warm clothes – it can get chilly when you are outside. The observatory\, classroom and toilets are accessible. This is a pet free event. \nBooking\n\nAdult: £27 (16+)\nFamily: £80 (max of 4\, min of 2)\nConcession: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years\, Blue Badge holder)\nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/astronomy-and-stargazing-114/  to book\, for full terms and conditions\, and further information.\n\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should Grassholme Observatory cancel the event for any reason they will\, however\, make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then they will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within eight weeks of the event. \nThis Grassholme Observatory (www.grassholmeobservatory.com) event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies \nImage: Star trails at Grassholme Observatory © Grassholme Observatory.
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/astronomy-and-stargazing-9/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Stargazing
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