Newsletter October 2023
Our latest news, events and activities
Our latest news, events and activities
An evening of fascinating facts, observation and drawing of the moon, led by Allenheads Contemporary Art’s artist director, Alan Smith.
Talk by Dr Martin Kitching - How far is that star? Followed by stargazing in the observatory (weather permitting).
All the details for the 2023 Stargazing Festival
The start of a Fellfoot Forward traineeship
From humble beginnings to an observatory
Join astronomer and science educator Andy Gray for an introduction to the night sky at The Hive, Nenthead. Your ticket includes hot drinks, pie, chips and peas.
Follow the themed trail from the visitor centre to discover the creatures of the night. Complete the whole trail and win a prize.
Join the North Pennines AONB Partnership at 'The Nest' - our new Skygazing Pavilion - for a traditional tale celebrating nature and the night sky with the author and storyteller Karen Sawrey.
Enjoy stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the North Pennines - with astronomers from Border Astronomical Society.