The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

Saturday every week from January 2023 to December 2024

The Astronomy Centre
Bacup Road A681, Near Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 7HP

The Astronomy Centre near Todmorden is open to the public every Saturday until late throughout the year.

Join their friendly team of astronomers for a tour of the facility and explore the skies with various telescopes, including a huge 30″ aperture Dobsonian telescope and 8″ refractor.

Observing using telescopes is weather permitting, with talks and presentations taking place if the weather is cloudy or the skies are light.

We recommend booking one of their formal sessions, which starts at 18.00 for juniors, 19.30 and 20.45 for adults.

Drop-in visitors are welcome to use the central area informally for casual observing, which may be supervised (staff permitting).

Safe solar observation and the Camera Obscura are available when the weather allows, pre-booking is advised.

Volunteers run the venue entirely; a minimum cash donation of £2.00 is asked for to help cover costs.


Event organiser

Astronomy Centre

Astronomy Centre organises these events

Please contact Astronomy Centre directly for more details regarding their events.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings events at The Astronomy Centre. You can view events at this location on a calendar.

  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 7th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

    More info
  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 14th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

    More info
  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 21st December 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

    More info
  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 28th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Daisy Bank Camp

    Blackshaw Head, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7JB (3.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Dovestone Holiday Park

    Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7NF (14.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • The Nook Brewhouse

    3A Victoria Square, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2DN (17.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Granny House Holiday Cottage

    Bell Busk, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DU (20.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Clerk Laithe Lodge

    Slaidburn Road, Newton in Bowland, Lancashire, BB7 (21.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Bowland Wild Boar Park

    Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2QT (21.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info