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

  • 05/10/24

    13° 1%
  • 05/10/24

    13° 4%
  • 06/10/24

    12° 7%
  • 06/10/24

    12° 9%

Weather forecast for Ditchling Beacon (0.1 miles away) updated 05/10/24 at 16:01.




Events nearby

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Willingdon Memorial Hall, Willingdon, BN20 9HT (17.2 miles away)

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  • Worthing Astronomers observing night (location TBC)

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT (15.6 miles away)

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP (27.9 miles away)

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  • Seven Sisters Astronomy Group meeting

    Tuesday 8th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Griffin Inn - Fletching, Uckfield, TN22 3SS (8.8 miles away)

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  • Astronomy Evening at Bore Place: Saturn

    Thursday 10th October 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:00pm

    Bore Place Country House and Outdoor Education Centre, Edenbridge, TN8 7AR (24.8 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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