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SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: river dipping
DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nJoin us to discover the amazing underwater life of a stream. We will be ‘dipping’ with nets and pots to look for the insect life below the water surface.  \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. Wellies will be necessary if you want to enter the water. We have some available to borrow. \nSuitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). \n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). \nThe event is not suitable for dogs. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, for example sensory needs. Email: communications@northpennines.org.uk \n  \nPlease use the Ticketsource link below to book \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-river-dipping/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre
CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260810T122314Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T122314Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - seeds of the summer
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a family-friendly walk to collect seeds from local wildflowers on Wednesday 26 August\, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Bring what you have collected back to the visitor centre to sow in the tree and wildflower nursery. \nAll materials and equipment will be provided. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. \nWild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five to 12 years to enjoy and be creative. £2 per child. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). Accompanying adults are free and do not need to book. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link below to book. \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-seeds-of-the-summer-26/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre
CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T155307Z
CREATED:20260724T150329Z
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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 4pm) 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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260804T155439Z
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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 – Saturday 17 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. \n\nAdult: £19 (16+)\nChild: £12 (1-16)\nConcession: £16 (65+\, Blue Badge holder)\nFamily: £65 (max of 4\, min of 3)\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. \nBooking\n\nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/family-astronomy-at-grassholme-observatory-51/ for more information\, to book\, and for full terms and conditions.\n\nThis Grassholme Observatory (www.grassholmeobservatory.com) event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 –\nwww.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies \nImage: The telescope at Grassholme Observatory © Grassholme Observatory.
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-astronomy-at-grassholme-observatory-2/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Stargazing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T100000
DTSTAMP:20260804T160457Z
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SUMMARY:Star camp
DESCRIPTION:Join the Star Camp for an astronomical weekend in Teesdale – 23 to 25 October 2026. The camp is perfect for novice astronomers and is great for adults and children (6+ years). \nTelescopes 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 big moon. The views are sure to blow your socks off. \nYou will arrive on the Friday night to a mulled wine/hot chocolate 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 £30 per night; non-electric £25 per night – plus £11\, per person per night\, ‘astronomy charge’ (£10 for under 16s). \nBooking\n\nPre-booking essential – direct with Doe Park Caravan Site\nwww.doepark.co.uk / 01833 650302 / info@doepark.co.uk\n\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 16 October to 1 November 2026 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/star-camp-26/
LOCATION:Doe Park Caravan Site\, Cotherstone\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 9UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Stargazing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T161048Z
CREATED:20260724T154613Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the creatures of the night
DESCRIPTION:Discover the hidden creatures of the night on a guided evening family walk from the Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale\, Tuesday 27 October 2026\, 7pm to 9pm. \nJoin the North Pennines National Landscape team as we explore the fascinating lives of moths\, bats\, owls and other nocturnal mammals. Learn how these remarkable creatures navigate the night\, where they live\, how they hunt\, and the clever ways they avoid becoming prey themselves. \nUsing a range of specialist equipment and survey techniques\, we’ll detect\, attract and observe nocturnal wildlife\, offering a rare opportunity to get a closer look at some of the North Pennines’ most elusive night-time residents. \nThe event includes a short walk of approximately 1 km over rough ground and is suitable for families with children aged six to sixteen. All children must be accompanied by an adult. \n\nOne child: £6\nTwo children: £10\nThree children: £13 (accompanying adults free)\n\nPlease wear sturdy boots or wellies\, warm waterproof clothing\, and bring a torch (a red-light torch is ideal if you have one). No dogs please – they are a trip hazard in the dark. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies \n \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/discover-the-creatures-of-the-night-271026/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T150403Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing on the Weardale Railway
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Weardale’s dark skies on Wednesday 28 October 2026\, 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. \nBooking \n\nPre-booking is essential via: Stargazing Train | Weardale Railway\nAdults: £30 (16+)\nChildren: £15 (under 15)\n\nTickets 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. \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 \nImage – train and star trails on the Weardale Railway (c) Dan Millard \nThis Weardale Railway event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/stargazing-on-the-weardale-railway-26/
LOCATION:Weardale Railway
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Stargazing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T161506Z
CREATED:20260724T145943Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T193000
DTSTAMP:20260804T162154Z
CREATED:20260803T150337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T162154Z
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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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