A popular Northumberland television presenter will officially launch a new observatory experience in Northumberland.
TV's Robson Green, star of The Wire in the Blood, will attend the event at the Twice Brewed Inn on Sunday, May 31, part of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, and close to Hadrian’s Wall.
Developed by Kielder Observatory, the new experience combines a planetarium, observatory, and state-of-the-art telescopes, adding a second public stargazing site to complement the original observatory at Kielder.
Robson Green said: "There’s something incredibly special about the skies in Northumberland.
"They make you stop, reflect, and feel connected to something much bigger than yourself.
"Places like Kielder Observatory at Twice Brewed Inn help people experience that wonder first-hand, while also shining a light on this incredible part of the country.
"I’m delighted to be part of the launch."
Kielder Observatory began hosting events at the Twice Brewed Inn in September 2025.
Since then, it has built a dedicated observatory building on-site, complete with telescopes.
Leigh Venus, CEO of Kielder Observatory, said the new location will help the charity reach even more people.
Mr Venus said: "Kielder Observatory has always been about creating moments of inspiration, wonder, and reflection through the night sky, while making astronomy accessible to everyone.
"This new location allows us to reach even more people — from families and tourists to schools and communities who may never otherwise have the opportunity to engage with astronomy in this way — and create a different kind of experience combining our incredible team with the food, drink, and warm welcome of Twice Brewed Inn right next door.
"Northumberland’s dark skies are one of the region’s greatest natural assets and we’re incredibly proud to continue building experiences that support tourism, education, and inspiration."
The observatory at Twice Brewed now operates alongside the main Kielder site, offering expert-led stargazing in one of the darkest places in England.
Astrotourism is a growing sector, with visitors travelling from across the UK and beyond to experience Northumberland’s pristine night skies.
National Geographic recently named a Northumberland stargazing experience at Kielder Observatory among the world’s top travel adventures for 2026, and the observatory has welcomed more than 250,000 visitors to Northumberland.
As a registered charity, Kielder Observatory reinvests income to fund education, outreach, and community programmes.
Its work includes school visits, STEM engagement, and raising awareness of light pollution.
Events run several events each week at the new site, offering a range of experiences for visitors of all ages.
For more information and to book, visit https://kielderobservatory.org/the-observatory/twice-brewed-inn.
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