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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Southampton Cruise Terminal

    Mediterranean Grand Voyage with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    • Southampton Cruise Terminal
    • Southampton
    • 30/09/26 from 12:00pm
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  • Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2026

    • 23/10/26 from 18:00pm
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  • Liverpool Cruise Terminal

    Islands & Bays of the Mediterranean with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    • Liverpool Cruise Terminal
    • Liverpool
    • 29/10/26 from 12:00pm
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  • Southampton Cruise Terminal

    In Search of the Northern Lights with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    • Southampton Cruise Terminal
    • Southampton
    • 08/11/26 from 12:00pm
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  • Calvert Lakes

    Dark Sky Weekend at Calvert Lakes

    • Calvert Lakes
    • Keswick
    • 13/11/26 from 16:00pm
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  • Garvault House

    Stargazing weekend at Garvault House

    • Garvault House
    • Badanloch
    • 13/11/26 from 15:00pm
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  • Ruislip Lido

    View the night sky from Ruislip Lido - November 2026

    • Ruislip Lido
    • Ruislip
    • 13/11/26 from 18:00pm
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  • Calvert Lakes

    Dark Skies Weekend at Calvert Lakes

    • Calvert Lakes
    • Keswick
    • 13/11/26 from 16:00pm
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  • Ruislip Lido

    View the night sky at Ruislip Lido (free event!)

    • Ruislip Lido
    • Ruislip
    • 13/11/26 from 18:00pm
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  • Great Notley Country Park

    Stargazing at Great Notley Country Park

    • Great Notley Country Park
    • Braintree
    • 14/11/26 from 19:00pm
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  • Scamblesby Village Hall

    East Lincolnshire Astronomy Club observing night

    • Scamblesby Village Hall
    • Scamblesby
    • 14/11/26 from 19:30pm
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  • The Astronomy Centre

    Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

    • The Astronomy Centre
    • Near Todmorden
    • 14/11/26 from 18:00pm
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  • Deer Park Archers

    Cotswold Astronomical Society monthly meeting and observing

    • Deer Park Archers
    • Cheltenham
    • 14/11/26 from 19:15pm
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  • Flamsteed Observatory

    Observing at Flamsteed Observatory (cancelled)

    • Flamsteed Observatory
    • Derby
    • 14/11/26 from 19:30pm
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  • Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant

    Stargazing Safari at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

    • Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant
    • Coleford
    • 14/11/26 from 18:00pm
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Want to know more?

Hints and tips to help you further your interest in astronomy

  • When is best to go stargazing

    When is best to stargaze?

    If you're planning a trip to a dark sky site or observatory make sure you time it right with these tips and tricks!

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  • Where is best to stargaze

    Where is best to stargaze?

    From dark sky reserves and discovery sites to your nearby beauty spots, we offer advice on finding the best stargazing locations

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  • What can you see stargazing

    What can you expect to see?

    From clusters to double stars, nebulae to galaxies... What exactly might you expect to see when stargazing?

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  • Where is best to stargaze

    Where to stay?

    Thinking of a stargazing break to a dark sky location? See our map of recommended stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

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    What’s in the night sky during November 2026?

    November brings some wonderful opportunities for stargazing, with longer nights, bright planets, shooting stars and some of the most recognisable constellations returning to our skies. Whether you’re observing from your […]

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