Alongside our regular Observatory events, we’re bringing our unique experiences to one of Northumberland’s most iconic inns. Click below to explore upcoming events and secure your place with our expert team for an unforgettable night of discovery.
Events at Twice Brewed InnKielder Observatory is one of the most remarkable places to visit in the whole of the UK, a public astronomical observatory which is second to none. Here you'll find "infinite inspiration" and wonders you could never have imagined under some of the darkest skies in the world.
Kielder Observatory is one of the most inspiring places to visit in the UK—a public astronomical observatory and educational charity where unforgettable memories are made beneath the stars.
Experience wonders beyond imagination against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Europe’s largest Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park. Whether you’re a first-time stargazer or a seasoned astronomer, our dedicated team promises moments that last a lifetime.
Looking to visit as soon as possible? Check out our events with last minute availability below.
Do aliens exist? If they do, how would we find them on planets that are trillions of miles away? In this event we will be tackling these questions and more, encouraging you to think creatively like a scientist about the possibility of life. This event is designed to inspire, enthuse, and educate young people, creating memories that last a lifetime! Our team of expert astronomers will guide you on an unforgettable astronomical journey. They’ll deliver a short talk on the wonders of astronomy before guiding you around the observatory, where you’ll encounter our huge telescopes, space rocks, and much more. Wherever possible, we’ll get you using our telescopes to explore the skies above. You might see things like stars, planets and the moon. In the summer months, we can even safely observe the sun! There is always time for questions and our team love to be quizzed about all things space-related, so we encourage budding astronomers to ask as many questions as they like and discover as much as possible. This event is recommended for children aged 6 to 12. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and everyone attending must have a ticket. For additional event information please visit our FAQs. ...
Tickets
From £25.00 per person
Next available event
Saturday 27th September
What are those dots in the sky and how do they work? In this event we will introduce you to stars, and put you in the shoes of ancient Greek astronomers to create your own patterns out of them. This event is designed to inspire, enthuse, and educate young people, creating memories that last a lifetime! Our team of expert astronomers will guide you on an unforgettable astronomical journey. They’ll deliver a short talk on the wonders of astronomy before guiding you around the observatory, where you’ll encounter our huge telescopes, space rocks, and much more. Wherever possible, we’ll get you using our telescopes to explore the skies above. You might see things like stars, planets and the moon. In the summer months, we can even safely observe the sun! There is always time for questions and our team love to be quizzed about all things space-related, so we encourage budding astronomers to ask as many questions as they like and discover as much as possible. This event is recommended for children aged 6 to 12. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and everyone attending must have a ticket. For additional event information please visit our FAQs. ...
Tickets
From £25.00 per person
Next available event
Sunday 28th September
Take home the ultimate souvenir of knowledge from Kielder Observatory by learning how award winning astrophotographers take images of the night sky. Modern day digital cameras have resulted in an explosion of popularity for night sky photography. By turning our lenses towards the night sky, we have helped our visitors realise just how capable they can be when shooting into darkness. To start the night, our friendly team of astronomers will deliver a talk, suitable for beginners through to professionals, and will provide the top tips required in order to capture stunning nightscapes of the Milky Way, Aurora Borealis, startrails and more. Furthermore, being situated in the heart of the Northumberland and Kielder Water’s Gold Tier Dark Sky Park, Kielder Observatory is the ideal destination for budding astrophotographers to learn, experiment and achieve quality results with their cameras. Weather permitting, the evening will include informal practical photography sessions, use of Kielder Observatory telescopes to observe the night sky, and then it’ll be time to warm up with a generous dose of our famous hot chocolate, tea or coffee, included in the price. The event will be heavily based on landscape astrophotography. We’d highly recommend you bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a wide-angle lens and a tripod. It’s even possible to capture the stars using the camera on modern smartphones, so we could give that a try! Oh… And don’t forget to charge your batteries! You will also have the opportunity to support our charity further by taking home a memento of your visit from our gift shop. ...
Tickets
From £39.00 per person
Next available event
Sunday 28th September
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Kielder Observatory is a charity that exists to inspire, enthuse and educate the public about the wonders of the universe. Donating to us will help us reach more people and support their interest in astronomy. Your gift will help fund our work in schools, in the arts, our citizen science projects, getting out and about in the community and, of course, the work we do at the Observatory itself.
Lots of exciting things are happening at Kielder Observatory, use this page to browse the latest stories.
The nights are drawing in, the skies are darkening, and September is one of the very best times of year...
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Kielder Observatory is thrilled to announce a stellar new partnership, taking over residency of the Twice Brewed Inn Observatory -...
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The dark skies are back - and August is packed with cosmic treats! Catch the Milky Way, the peak of the...
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Purchase some of the incredible photographs taken from Kielder Observatory.
This picture was taken in the late Autumn of 2014, taken through the telescope with a DSLR camera....
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The lunar eclipse on 21st January 2019 was an unforgettable sight. The whole observatory team stayed up until 6am to capture images of this amazing cosmic coincidence. A lunar eclipse is when the Earth is perfectly lined up in between the Sun and Moon. Earth’s shadow sweeps across the lunar surfaces causing the Moon to turn blood red....
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This was taken on a moonlit night to keep the observatory illuminated, the image is created by stacking a number of shots taken over a long period of time. This was shot using a 14mm lens, with 25 second exposures for 30 minutes. We can see how the stars appear to trail around one central point, our North Star (Polaris), as the Earth spins on its axis and Polaris stays still in its position directly above the North Pole....
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The clearest of skies allow for this amazing 'star trails' image, the rotating earth allows for these beautiful shapes and patterns to develop. Our eyes can never see the passage of time like this but the camera can....
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Our workshops and talks are the perfect educational visit to broaden your knowledge!
Private Events
Travel through the cosmos as we bring the wonder of the dark skies to you with our inflatable planetarium. Perfect for a group setting, our astronomers will guide you across the universe with these impressive shows...
Private Events
From meteorites to space exploration, planets to satellites and everything in between, our astronomer-lead workshops are the perfect way to engage with science and astronomy for schools and community groups. With practical hand-on learning, guided by an expert astronomer there is no better way to get to grips with astronomy...
The official monthly podcast from Kielder Observatory. If you've ever wondered what happens when you fall into a black hole, if intelligent life is watching us from other galaxies, or how the North East is at the forefront of the British Space programme, then you can find out more in this series!
Each month we also update you on the things to look out for in the night.
