Stars align for Kielder Observatory's inn move

A stargazing operator is expanding with a venue move. 

Kielder Observatory is set to take over residency of a site close to Sycamore Gap and Hadrian’s Wall, in Northumberland.

It will bring its astronomy experts and fun events to the Twice Brewed Inn, near Bardon Mill, which is home to a 30-seater planetarium and two dozen powerful telescopes. 

Kielder Observatory has welcomed more than 250,000 visitors since opening in 2008. 

Twice Brewed Inn opened its observatory in early 2020, and has since built a strong stargazing reputation. 

Leigh Venus, Kielder Observatory chief executive, said: “The Twice Brewed Inn gives us an amazing new way to share the night sky.

“This is the biggest leap forward for Kielder Observatory since we opened in 2008.

“It’s the start of an exciting new chapter, bringing together world-class astronomy in two incredible places, powered by our fantastic teams, all with the same warm welcome under some of the most spectacular dark skies you’ll ever see.”

Steve Blair, Twice Brewed Inn manager, added: “We’re really proud of the Twice Brewed Planetarium.

“Together, I’m sure we’ll go from strength to strength, and allow even more people to enjoy the wonders of the night sky.”

Kielder Observatory will officially take over on September 1.

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