Haldon Forest Park - Forestry Commission

Haldon Forest Park - Forestry Commission

King's Road, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XR

Haldon Forest is a Forestry Commission property on the outskirts of Exeter. Its distance away from the bright city lights meets its free from most light pollution, and as such, the skies are incredibly dark during new moon periods. In early 2017 the park opened a self-led stargazing discovery trail. It’s a fantastic place for families to go and spend an evening away from the television and games console! Forestry England recommends the venue as an excellent spot for stargazing.


Haldon Forest Park - Forestry Commission has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, national park, community organisation or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.

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Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    47%
  • 28/03/24

    27%
  • 29/03/24

    35%
  • 29/03/24

    38%

Weather forecast for Haldon (0.4 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Torbay Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 28th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL (12.2 miles away)

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY (16.0 miles away)

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY (16.0 miles away)

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY (16.0 miles away)

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  • Introduction to Astronomy at Norman Lockyer Observatory

    Saturday 6th April 2024 from 10:00am to 17:00pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY (16.0 miles away)

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