A magical evening of stargazing and 3 course meal
High Force is considered one of the premiere stargazing locations in the United Kingdom… not only as the skies are some of the darkest across the country but also High Force Waterfall will be illuminated creating a spectacular “wow” factor!
Your evening begins with a delicious 3 course meal in the Garden Room and an insightful presentation. Before heading down to the magnificent High Force Waterfall, where you’ll experience some of the darkest skies in the country, a stargazing expert will guide you through the wonders of the night, uncovering all the magic the night sky has to offer.
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breathtaking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
Treat someone with a passion for the stars to an evening of discovery and learning, or enjoy it yourself with your partner, friends or family members.
Stargazing Supper Experience Dates:
February
Friday 7th Feb | from 6pm – New Date Added
Saturday 8th Feb | from 6pm – New Date Added
Friday 14th | from 6pm | Moonlit Stargazing* – SOLD OUT
Saturday 15th | from 6pm | Moonlit Stargazing* – SOLD OUT
Saturday 15th | from 8:30pm | Moonlit Stargazing* – SOLD OUT
Friday 21st | from 6pm – SOLD OUT
Saturday 22nd | from 6pm and from 8:30pm – SOLD OUT
Friday 28th | from 6pm – – SOLD OUT
March
Saturday 1st | from 6pm and from 8:30pm – SOLD OUT
Saturday 8th March | from 6pm – SOLD OUT
Friday 21st | from 7pm – SOLD OUT
Saturday 22nd | from 7pm – SOLD OUT
Friday 28th | from 8pm – SOLD OUT
Saturday 29th | from 8pm – SOLD OUT
August 2025
Saturday 30th | from 8pm
September 2025
Friday 12th | from 8pm
Friday 19th | from 8pm
Saturday 20th | from 8pm
October 2025
Friday 17th | from 8pm
Saturday 18th | from 8pm
Tuesday 21st | from 8pm
Wednesday 22nd | from 8pm
Friday 24th | from 8pm
Saturday 25th | from 8pm
November 2025
Friday 14th | from 8pm
Saturday 15th | from 8pm
Thursday 20th | from 8pm
Friday 21st | from 8pm
Saturday 22nd | from 8pm
Friday 28th | from 8pm
December 2025
Friday 12th | from 8pm
Saturday 13th | from 8pm
Friday 19th | from 8pm
Saturday 20th | from 8pm
Saturday 27th | from 8pm
Sunday 28th | from 8pm
January 2026
Friday 2nd | from 8pm
Saturday 3rd | from 8pm
Sunday 4th | from 8pm
February 2026
Thursday 12th | from 8pm
Friday 13th | from 8pm
Saturday 14th | from 8pm
Sunday 15th | from 8pm
Friday 20th | from 8pm
Saturday 21st | from 8pm
Friday 27th | from 8pm
Saturday 28th | from 8pm
March 2026
Friday 13th | from 8pm
Saturday 14th | from 8pm
Thursday 19th| from 8pm
Friday 20th | from 8pm
Saturday 21st | from 8pm
Friday 27th | from 8pm
Saturday 29th | from 8pm
*Moonlit Stargazing: On these certain evenings, the moon is more visible than other nights. The Stargazing Supper will be the same event, however, the night sky is not quite as dark.
Photography – Gary Lintern
FAQ’s
What to wear?
Please dress for the Great British weather and wrap up warm for your magical walk to the waterfall. The walk to the breathtaking High Force Waterfall will be dark and may be slippery underfoot, suitable footwear would be advised. For safety reasons large bags, tripods and other bulky equipment are not permitted at the waterfall on the tour.
Mobility Concerns?
The walk down to the waterfall can be challenging for those with mobility issues, please consider this before your arrival and speak to a member of the team beforehand if you have any concerns. Mobility scooters are unable to be used on the route at night.
What happens if there is poor visibility?
The night sky can sometimes be restricted by cloud cover or poor conditions, sadly this is just the nature of the event and these factors are beyond our control, we will, however, guarantee that you are provided with a night of fascinating and insightful information and visual displays that are unrivalled anywhere else.
Hopefully, with good conditions and no moonlight, we will be able to navigate through the night sky looking up toward the Milky Way and other deep sky objects and star clusters. Do remember to bring your camera or mobile phone for photographs.
Once the event has finished, you may wish to warm up in the High Force Hotel with a hot chocolate or something a little stronger for those who are not driving. If you are driving home, please take extra care, especially in poor or cold conditions.
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