Garrison Playing Field

Garrison Playing Field

Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly, Isles of Scilly, TR21, South West

The site sits high above Hugh Town on the island of St Mary’s with frequent stargazing events held throughout winter organised by the Isles of Scilly AONB Partnership.


Garrison Playing Field 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

    10° 2%
  • 28/03/24

    10° 7%
  • 29/03/24

    10° 7%
  • 29/03/24

    10° 39%

Weather forecast for Hugh Town (0.5 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN (3.8 miles away)

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 14th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN (3.8 miles away)

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 21st May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN (3.8 miles away)

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 28th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN (3.8 miles away)

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  • COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    Tuesday 4th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN (3.8 miles away)

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