Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

The last Friday of the month from January 2025 to December 2025, except for May, June, July

Breckland Astronomical Observatory
Great Ellingham, Near Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17

Breckland Astronomical Society organise free public observing nights at their observatory on the last Friday of the darker months thought the year. This therefore usually excludes the months of May, June and July.

Everyone is welcome to attend these events including families (children must be accompanied by adults) and beginners. Experience incredible views of planets, stars, galaxies and nebulae views through their large 20-inch aperture telescope! If you have a telescope of your own bring it along for expert advice.

There is no need to book for this event; just turn up on the night.


Event organiser

Breckland Astronomical Society

Breckland Astronomical Society organises these events

Please contact Breckland Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of Breckland Observatory public open night (free!) events at Breckland Astronomical Observatory. You can view events at this location on a calendar.

  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 29th August 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 26th September 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 31st October 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 28th November 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 26th December 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

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