B6386 Oxton to Southwell Lay-by

B6386 Oxton to Southwell Lay-by

Oxton Hill, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0RN

The Go Stargazing team added this off-road lay-by located North-East of Nottingham after it was recommended on Twitter as a great place to stargaze. Light pollution maps show that the site is away from the worst of Nottingham’s bright city lights.


B6386 Oxton to Southwell Lay-by is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    89%
  • 28/03/24

    81%
  • 29/03/24

    82%
  • 29/03/24

    1%

Weather forecast for Southwell (3.2 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Observing with Melton and District Astronomical Society

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Gaddesby Village Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE7 4WF (24.5 miles away)

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  • Bassetlaw Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 22nd May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Gateford Park Primary School, Worksop, S81 7AL (18.8 miles away)

    More info
  • Leicester Astronomical Society meeting (fourth Tuesday)

    Tuesday 28th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    National Space Centre, Leicester, LE4 5NS (28.6 miles away)

    More info
  • Sheffield Astronomical Society Beginner’s Evening

    Tuesday 28th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    The Ranmoor Parish Centre, Sheffield, S10 3GX (29.6 miles away)

    More info
  • Ilkeston & District Astronomical Society informal meeting

    Wednesday 29th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Shipley Country Park Visitors Centre, Shipley, DE75 7GX (14.3 miles away)

    More info

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