Groups

We have lots of different groups visiting us at Kielder Observatory. Here are a few...

Astronomy Societies who come with their own equipment

Photography groups who come to learn about astrophotography

Scout groups doing their Astronomy Badge

Creative Writing groups getting inspiration from the Universe

University groups coming to learn more about instrumentation or observing

School groups using our facility to enhance curricular learning

Folk musicians coming to play live music and learn about the stars

Religious groups coming to explore the spiritual wonders of the Cosmos

Artists and dancers who decorate and use the spaces within and around the Observatory building

We love the Observatory building, it is an incredible building and we are so lucky to have the natural asset of the darkest skies in England here! So, we make every effort to accommodate all requests to use Kielder Observatory, just contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your ideas and we will provide a quote.