Grassholme Observatory
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Grassholme Observatory is a new observatory in the north of England with events held by lead astronomer Gary Fildes. Our purpose built observatory, based within the beautiful County Durham countryside at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle, offers you the opportunity to gaze into the vastness and beauty of the universe. Astronomy is a humbling experience, so let us guide you to understand the wonders of the planets, stars and galaxies.