SAS Starbeque


Millshields - Derwent Reservoir - Picnic Area & Car Park

About this event :

This year’s Starbeque will be held at our usual venue, the Millshields car Derwent Reservoir on Saturday 20th September 2025.

We meet around 3pm for our picnic / barbeque and continue into the night for stargazing.
 
If the weather forecast is for cloud or rain will not stop the event going ahead, but we will consider an alternative indoor event at the Wetlands if the forecast is really bad.
 
  • Date:  Saturday 20th September 2025
  • Time: From 4 pm until very late, observing afterwards if weather is favorable.
  • Venue: Will take place at at Derwent Reservoir located at our Millshield dark sky site.

This is our traditional celebration of the return of darker nights and, as this season’s event starter. 

NOTE: !!! The event is free or anyone to attend it was previously SAS members only event.
Therefore, if you are not yet a member, it’s a good incentive to join the SAS:-)
  See SAS Website – Memberships 2025-2026 and/or Membership webpages for details.
 
Note 1: There is now a car parking charge of £1.50 for the night Millshields Car Park.
Note 2: Bring suitable clothing for the weather and observing, etc.

There is usually lots of scopes of all shapes and sizes, so if you are a prospective/new member that’s no problemo.

Bring pre-prepared food/meals (off-site) – check Facebook updates/SAS email alerts  for information updates on this ). If you hear nothing it means no barbeques this season.

Travel Directions & Weather Conditions

Depending upon where you are travelling from there are a number of routes to the Millshields dark sky site.

For example, Washington Wetlands Centre to the Millshields (car park & picnic area it’s approximately 26 miles and takes approx. 45 to 60  minutes.

The following example route and available directions shown through a selection of images (c/o Google Maps/Street view).

SAS Starbeque Dark site Location Directions

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Your host : Martin Kennedy