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The Perseids at Kielder

The Perseid meteor shower peaks around 12 and 13 August, and Kielder in Northumberland has some of the darkest skies in England.

–  2027Kielder Observatory, Kielder Water and Forest Park, United Kingdom
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Paid options from about £30 per ticket, all-in

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Key facts

Event
The Perseids at Kielder 2027

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Where
Kielder Observatory, Kielder Water and Forest Park, United Kingdom

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When
– Aug 2027

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How to get in
Free to attend and Tickets

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Price
FreePaid options from about £30 per ticket, all-in

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Recommended stay
2 nightsWhere to stay: Kielder village or Bellingham

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Nearest airports
  • Newcastle (NCL): 90 km, about 1 hour, 30 minutes to get there

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Official source
Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society, official site kielderobservatory.org

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Last verified
Checked Last change : Peak window from the annual shower calendar; a forecast, not a promise

About The Perseids at Kielder

The peak is the night of 12 to 13 August 2027, with the best of the shower after midnight. In 2027 a bright waxing moon will wash out the fainter meteors, so expect fewer than in a dark-moon year.

Watching needs no ticket: any open, dark spot will do. The observatory also runs guided nights, which are ticketed. Cloud decides everything; there is no guarantee.