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SUMMARY:Family stargazing at High Force
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a unique and educational family activity in October? Join the High Force waterfall team for a family stargazing adventure\, including 2-course supper on Thursday 29 October 2026\, 6pm to 8pm. \nThis event is a professionally hosted evening\, designed especially for young explorers aged five to fifteen years. If you have joined us for stargazing before\, you will know that darkness at High Force is something quite extraordinary. And with October skies\, it is the perfect time to introduce children to the night sky\, in a setting that feels exciting\, safe and unforgettable. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA warm welcome at one of the UK’s most scenic natural landmarks\nA relaxed\, child-friendly supper (two courses) – the perfect chance to warm up\, settle in and build excitement before heading out into the night.\nAn interactive stargazing session with experienced guides\nA chance to spot constellations\, planets\, shooting stars\, and deep-sky objects\nFun\, family-friendly explanations perfect for budding astronomers of all ages\nSeasonal stories from mythology and science that bring the cosmos to life\n\nWhether you are a family with young children\, teens\, or curious adults\, this event offers a safe\, engaging\, and magical way to connect with the universe and each other. \nBring 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. \nNo dogs please – they’re a trip hazard in the dark. \nThe 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). \nThe 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. \nBooking\n\nPre-booking is essential via https://www.raby.co.uk/events/family-stargazing/\nChildren: £34 (aged 5-15)\nAdult: £39 (16+)\n\nThis High Force Hotel & Waterfall (www.raby.co.uk/high-force/waterfall/) event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies \nImage: The night sky in the North Pennines © Gary Lintern Photography.
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-stargazing-at-high-force-26/
LOCATION:High Force Hotel\, Alston Road\, DL12 0XH
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Stargazing
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SUMMARY:Family astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey\, on Saturday 31 October 2026\, 6pm to 7.30pm. \nThis is a great way to get children interested in astronomy and science. They will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. A stunning interactive talk on space stuff in the purpose-built classroom and then weather permitting outside for some stargazing and peering through telescopes. \nHot chocolate and radiators are available too. A wonderful introduction to family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme and the North Pennines. \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: £19 (16+)\nChild: £12 (1-16)\nConcession: £16 (65+\, Blue Badge holder)\nFamily: £65 (max of 4\, min of 3)\nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/family-astronomy-at-grassholme-observatory-52/for more information\, to book\, and for full terms and conditions.\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: The telescope at Grassholme Observatory © Grassholme Observatory.
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-astronomy-at-grassholme-observatory-3/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Stargazing
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