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

  • 28/03/24

    75%
  • 28/03/24

    78%
  • 29/03/24

    21%
  • 29/03/24

    45%

Weather forecast for Ditchling Beacon (0.1 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Horsham Astronomy Group meeting

    Wednesday 1st May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Forest School - Horsham, Horsham, RH13 5NT (14.0 miles away)

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  • Lewes Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 1st May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Lewes Town Hall, Lewes, BN7 2QS (5.4 miles away)

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  • Brighton Astro monthly meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Wagner Hall - Brighton, Brighton, BN1 2RU (5.7 miles away)

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  • East Sussex Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club, Bexhill, TN39 3HL (25.2 miles away)

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  • South Downs Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, Chichester, PO19 8RP (29.8 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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