Bidston Observatory

Bidston Observatory

Wilding Way, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 7RA

Now home to the Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre, Bidston Observatory is a beautiful grade 2 listed building on top of Bidston Hill. The location is open to the public only during special events.


Bidston Observatory is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

Weather forecast

  • 26/05/24

    14° 41%
  • 26/05/24

    13° 9%
  • 27/05/24

    12° 37%
  • 27/05/24

    12° 42%

Weather forecast for Seacombe (0.8 miles away) updated 26/05/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 31st May 2024 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS (26.1 miles away)

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  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 5th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW (13.3 miles away)

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  • Wincham Pickmere & District Astronomy Group meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Wincham Community Centre, Wincham, CW9 6EP (26.0 miles away)

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 7th June 2024 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS (26.1 miles away)

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  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 12th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW (13.3 miles away)

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    Delamere Road, Mouldsworth, Cheshire, CH3 8BD (18.4 miles away)

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