Hanwell Community Observatory

Hanwell Community Observatory

Hanwell, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 1HN

An enthusiastic team of volunteer astronomers runs the Hanwell Community Observatory. The location is home to the incredible John Wall telescope, a 30-inch refractor and the largest ever constructed by a single individual. Visitors are welcome for private stargazing sessions; however, prior booking is required.


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Hanwell Community Observatory

Hanwell Community Observatory organises events at this location

Please contact Hanwell Community Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 21/06/25

    24° 11%
  • 22/06/25

    20° 9%
  • 22/06/25

    16° 0%

Weather forecast for Wroxton Abbey (1.9 miles away) updated 21/06/25 at 20:01.





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