Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium

Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium

Lime Tree Farm, Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DA

Located in the heart of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium benefits from a remote but accessible location under the darkest of skies.

Experienced astronomers run the facility with a fantastic ability to communicate the science of Astronomy to their guests. In addition, immersive full-dome shows in the planetarium offer a guaranteed view of the Universe, no matter the weather!

Visiting the location is by way of private booking, with stargazing sessions priced at a very reasonable rate. Please get in touch with the observatory directly for more details.

A visit to this facility is one that everyone would enjoy, no matter their age or experience.

Lime Tree Planetarium
Lime Tree Observatory planetarium

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Weather forecast

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  • 29/03/24

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Weather forecast for Masham (2.5 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Keighley Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Thursday 28th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Steeton Methodist Church Hall, Keighley, BD20 6PD (23.3 miles away)

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  • Bradford Astronomical Society lecture evening

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Idle & Thackley Conservative Club, Idle, BD10 8QB (24.3 miles away)

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  • Galaxy Night at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 6th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX (18.7 miles away)

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  • Leeds Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 10th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9DX (26.4 miles away)

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  • Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting & observing

    Thursday 11th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fremington Sunday School, Reeth, DL11 6AR (17.6 miles away)

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