Kielder Observatory

No. 203 of 1,689 in Northumberland, No. 1 for dark skies, No. 12 for rainy day. Culture, 5.2 km from Haltwhistle.

An astronomical observatory in Kielder, with planetarium facilities for viewing and learning about the night sky.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
twicebrewedinn.co.uk/stargazing-at-twice-brewed-innOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.60 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Herding Hill Farm CampingStay, 1.3 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkCamping
Winshields Farm CampsiteStay, 4.6 km from HaltwhistleCamping
Seldom Seen Caravan ParkStay, 1.0 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkCamping
HaughtongreenStay, 13 km from BellinghamHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Bowes Hotel7.1 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Black Bullin Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Jethro'sin Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Bardon Mill Village Store7.1 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

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