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SUMMARY:Stars and songs: family-friendly stargazing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExperience 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. \nGet 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. \nListen 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. \nCreate arts and crafts to take home with you\, inspired by fascinating nocturnal nature and the beautiful night sky. \n\nAdult: £10 (16+)\nChild: £5 (under 16/ over the age of 5)\nFamily: £25 (2 adults + 2 children)\n\nIf 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. \nWe 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. \nBook using the Ticketsource link below: \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\nDress 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 \n\nChildren must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times\nNo children under the age of 5\nSorry no dogs\n\nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 22 October to 2 November 2025 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest25 #NPennDarkSkies \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/stars-and-songs/
LOCATION:Bowlees Farm\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XE
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Stargazing
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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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SUMMARY:Go Stargazing at Hannah’s Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Join local astronomer  Neill Sanders from Go Stargazing on 29 October 7.30pm to 10pm for a laser-guided tour of the night skies above the North Pennines at the wonderful location of Birk Hatt Farm in Baldersdale. \nLearn your way around the constellations and enjoy incredible views of the Moon\, Jupiter and Saturn through a large telescope (weather permitting). Following our stargazing session and a break for hot chocolate there will be a talk on ‘The Search for Exoplanets’. \nThis event is aimed at adults (18+ years). No dogs please. Please wrap up warm/bring a torch (red light if you have one). Unfortunately this event is not wheelchair accessible. Any questions about the event please email: molly@northpenninesaonb.org.uk \nPre-booking is essential. \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies \n  \n \nDelivered as part of the Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme. Tees-Swale is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is led by the North Pennines AONB Partnership in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/go-stargazing-at-hannahs-meadow/
LOCATION:Baldersdale
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SUMMARY:Star camp
DESCRIPTION:Join the Star camp for an astronomical weekend 27 to 29 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 at 10am. \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 £10 per person per night ‘astronomy charge’ (£8 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/find-us for directions. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/star-camp-3/
LOCATION:Doe Park Caravan Site\, Cotherstone\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 9UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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SUMMARY:Star Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join our Star Camp for an astronomical weekend in Teesdale. The camp is perfect for novice astronomers and is suitable for people aged six and over. Telescopes will be provided\, along with expert guidance and you are welcome to bring your own equipment too\, including cameras (with tripods) and binoculars. There will also be astronomy themed talks\, solar observing and a bottle rocket competition. During the weekend the planets Saturn\, Jupiter and Mars can be seen during the evening and will look incredible through large telescopes (provided). The event occurs at new Moon and with no natural moonlight the skies will be at their darkest – it’s a great time of year to view the Milky Way arching across the sky above the North Pennines. You 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. Bring warm clothing and a red light torch (if you have one). \nPre-booking essential – direct with Doe Park Caravan Site –www.doepark.co.uk / 01833 650302 / info@doepark.co.uk \nPitch fees – electric £22 per night; non-electric £17 per night – plus £9.50 per person per night ‘astronomy charge’ (£8 for under 16s). \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 21 to 30 October 2022 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest22 #NPennDarkSkies \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/star-camp-2/
LOCATION:Doe Park Caravan Site\, Cotherstone\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 9UQ\, United Kingdom
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