Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling, Brighton, Sussex, BN6

Highest point in Sussex with 360 degree views from the summit, free parking after 6pm. Great spot to get out of town and view starry skies.


Ditchling Beacon is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 19/02/25

    18%
  • 19/02/25

    19%
  • 20/02/25

    20%
  • 20/02/25

    55%

Weather forecast for Ditchling Beacon (0.1 miles away) updated 19/02/25 at 04:01.




Events nearby

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  • South Downs Dark Skies Festival 2025

    Thursday 13th February 2025 from 18:00pm to Sunday 23rd February 2025 22:00pm

    Bignor Hill Car Park, Pullborough, RH20 1PH (22.3 miles away)

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  • Wadhurst and Tunbridge Wells Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 19th February 2025 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Beechwood School - Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD (23.6 miles away)

    More info
  • Worthing Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 19th February 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Emmanuel United Reformed Church - Worthing, Worthing, BN11 4SD (13.7 miles away)

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  • Astronomy Talk: Celebrating female astronomers

    Thursday 20th February 2025 from 20:30pm to 21:30pm

    St Bartholomew Church - Burstow, Burstow, RH6 9RG (17.7 miles away)

    More info
  • South Downs Festival Dark Skies Walk

    Friday 21st February 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bignor Hill Car Park, Pullborough, RH20 1PH (22.3 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Foot of the Downs

    Fulking, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9LP (5.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Littleton Farm Campsite

    Upwaltham, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0LX (23.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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