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SUMMARY:Guided walk for new parents/carers and children under 2 years old
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed guided walk for all new parents/carers and their babies from Bowlees Visitor Centre.  The next walk will be on Monday 21 October from 10am to 12 noon. \nThe walks are aimed at parents/carers with children under the age of two years that can go in a carrier or sling. A small number of slings will be available to borrow (please indicate in your booking if you would need one of these). \nThe routes will be of a gentle nature. Refreshments will be available in the upstairs gallery at Bowlees after the walk with a chance to chat and meet other new parents and carers whilst taking the opportunity to be outside and active. \nThe guided walks are free but a donation is welcome. This will go towards continuing the community activities run by the North Pennines National Landscape team. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/guided-walk-for-new-parents-carers-and-children-under-2-years-old/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Guided walk,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T100000
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SUMMARY:Star Camp
DESCRIPTION:Experience Star Camp for a weekend of all things astronomical and beyond\, 25 to 27 October in Teesdale. The camp is perfect for novice astronomers and is great for adults and children (6+ years). Telescopes will be provided\, along with expert guidance and you are welcome to bring your own equipment too\, including cameras (with tripods) and binoculars. \nThere will also be astronomy themed talks\, solar observing and a bottle rocket competition. \nDuring the weekend Saturn will be looking amazing\, along with a super bright Jupiter and a big moon. The views are sure to blow your socks off. \nYou will arrive on the Friday night to a mulled wine reception at 7pm – stargazing will be available (weather permitting) on the Friday and Saturday night with departure on Sunday. \nBring warm/waterproof clothing and a red light torch (if you have one). \nPitch fees – electric £28 per night; non-electric £23 per night – plus £10 per person per night ‘astronomy charge’ (£9 for under 16s). \nPre-booking essential – direct with Doe Park Caravan Site – www.doepark.co.uk / 01833 650302 / info@doepark.co.uk \nDoe Park Caravan Site\, Cotherstone\, Barnard Castle\, Teesdale\, Co. Durham DL12 9UQ. See http://www.doepark.co.uk/location for directions. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/star-camp-4/
LOCATION:Doe Park Caravan Site\, Cotherstone\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 9UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100905
CREATED:20240911T163858Z
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, 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 will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters.  You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme Observatory is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets on site. For more information about Grassholme Waterside Park visit https://www.watersideparksuk.com/park/grassholme/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100905
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T113700Z
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, 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 will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters. You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme Observatory is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets on site. For more information about Grassholme Waterside Park visit https://www.watersideparksuk.com/park/grassholme/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2/2024-10-26/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T200000
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, 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 will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters. You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme Observatory is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets on site. For more information about Grassholme Waterside Park visit https://www.watersideparksuk.com/park/grassholme/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2/2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T132632Z
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SUMMARY:Stars\, stories and nature discoveries
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the North Pennines Stargazing Festival with astronomy\, storytelling\, arts and crafts and wildlife trail. Suitable for all ages with facts\, food and fun for everyone. \nJoin us for ‘Stars\, stories and nature discoveries\,’ – Monday 28 October\, 5pm to 9pm\, at Low Birk Hatt\, Baldersdale. \nEmbrace the autumnal night under the warmth and comfort of fire-lit jurts to hear stories\, learn about astronomy\, and local wildlife with our interactive trail. \nMalcom Green uses his art of storytelling to create an immersive sense of connection and belonging. His stories take people deeply into the world so that they experience being a part of its elements\, drawing on our inter-connectedness with all its wonder\, mystery\, grief and joy. \nNeill Sanders\, from Go Stargazing\, shares his expertise and enthusiasm for astronomy with interesting space facts\, a laser-pen guided tour of the night and presents the opportunity for you to explore the secrets of the sky using high-tech telescopes. *Visibility is weather dependent. \nHot beverages and food available (donation) or you can bring your own. Free minibus transportation available on booking. There are toilet facilities. Please note that the site is not wheelchair accessible. No dogs please. \nDress appropriately for cold\, autumn weather. Bring blankets\, optional own comfy camping chair and headtorches. \n\n£10 for a single adult ticket (over 16)\n£3 for a single child ticket (16 and under)\n£20 for a family ticket which incudes 2 adults and 2 children – larger families can add on additional single tickets to cover all members.\nChildren under 5 go free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/stars-stories-and-nature-discoveries/
LOCATION:Low Birk Hatt Farm
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100905
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at the Weardale Railway
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Weardale’s dark skies on the Weardale Railway – Tuesday 29 October\, 4pm to 8pm. \nThe experience starts at Stanhope Station with exciting space themed activities for all the family\, this will be followed by a train ride\, leaving at 5pm. At a unique location you will disembark and enjoy stargazing using telescopes and while listening to experts from the Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society. \nPre-booking is essential via https://weardale-railway.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/60078 \n\nAdults (16+): £30\nChildren (under 15): £15\n\nTickets include light refreshments and a space themed gift for 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. \nIn the event of cloudy skies the event will still go ahead\, however the telescope experience will be replaced with an alternative activity. \nMore information at https://www.weardale-railway.org.uk/stargazing or email weardalerailway@aucklandproject.org \nThis Weardale Railway event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org\n#NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/stargazing-at-the-weardale-railway/
LOCATION:Weardale Railway
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100905
CREATED:20240923T102109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T110402Z
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SUMMARY:Family friendly astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Join the team at the North Pennines Observatory for this family friendly creative introduction to astronomy – bringing together art and science to explore the constellations and our near planets as viewed from the North Pennines. \nGuest astronomer\, Roy Alexander\, will start with a beginner’s guide around the night sky. If the sky is clear you’ll be outside looking up with laser pointers to identify the cosmos looking in particular\, for Saturn\, Jupiter and the constellations of Taurus\, the Seven Sisters\, and much\, much more. If it’s cloudy\, no worries we’ll use our astronomy software and big screen projection to show you a virtual image of the ‘live’ sky that night. \nBut it won’t stop there\, ACA’s creative director and artist Alan Smith will overlap with Roy to take you back through art history looking at how humankind has creatively interpreted the cosmos through some incredible artwork. You will then have the opportunity to draw your own map of the cosmos and create your own constellations to take home. \n\nThis event is suitable for families (8 years +) or anyone of any age or ability wanting to explore the wonders of the universe.\n\nAdvance booking is essential via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-friendly-creative-introduction-to-astronomy-tickets-1024914235067 \n\n£12.50 concessions (under 18)\n£19 adult (18+)\n£52 family (2 adults\, 2 children)\n\nNorth Pennines Observatory @ ACA\, Allenheads Contemporary Arts\, Old School House\, Allenheads\, Hexham\, Northumberland NE47 9HR. Visit https://www.acart.org.uk/observatory-allenheads for details. \nIf the sky is clear\, we’ll open up the observatory to take a closer look at the night sky after the talk and arts activities. Observing the skies is weather-dependent\, but you’ll be pleased to know that events go ahead whatever the weather. The team at the observatory aim to deliver exciting and interesting events every time. \nWrap up warm and bring a red light torch (if you have one). All art materials provided. Access to the North Pennines Observatory is via a steep access road and has limited space for parking – please park considerately in the village and walk up or message (helenshead@acart.org.uk) to reserve a parking space. Warm drinks will be provided. \nDoors open 6.15 pm. Please arrive early for welcome hot drinks. The presentation will allow plenty of time for questions and discussion. Finish time may be extended to continue stargazing on a clear night. \nAsk about stargazing sleepovers at the onsite accommodation at the Observatory Cabin (up to 3 people) or the larger 4-bedroom accommodation at the Old School House. Book for this event or another private\, bespoke stargazing experience. Contact helenshead@acart.org.uk for more information. \nThis North Pennines Observatory @ ACA event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-friendly-astronomy/
LOCATION:North Pennines Observatory at ACA\, The Old School House\, Allenheads\, Northumberland\, NE47 9HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100905
CREATED:20240902T122809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T111820Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - fantastic fungi
DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nJoin us on a guided walk around the wooded area of Bowlees Visitor centre in search of fantastic fungi on Wednesday 30 October\, 10.30am to 12.30pm. \nWe will learn how to identify different species of mushrooms\, their edibility\, toxicity and medicinal properties. Learn about the magic of the ‘Wood Wide Web’\, mycelium and mycorrhizal relationships\, improving your knowledge and understanding of this mystical world. \nAll materials and equipment will be provided. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather. Optional to bring baskets and mushroom puns. \nSuitable for children aged five plus. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child.  Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book. \nWheelchair accessible. Disabled parking and accessible toilet available. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book.
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-fantastic-fungi/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF
CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T230000
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, 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 will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters. You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme Observatory is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets on site. For more information about Grassholme Waterside Park visit https://www.watersideparksuk.com/park/grassholme/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2/2024-10-30/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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