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

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Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Wroxton Abbey (1.9 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 12:00.




Events nearby

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  • Knowle Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    Dorridge Village Hall, Dorridge, B93 8QA (25.4 miles away)

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  • Abingdon Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    All Saint's Methodist Church Hall - Abingdon, Abingdon, OX14 2AQ (28.5 miles away)

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  • Redditch Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Windmill Community Centre - Redditch, Rye Grass Lane, B97 5YE (28.0 miles away)

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  • Open University Astronomy Club

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Open University Robert Hooke Building, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA (28.3 miles away)

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  • Stratford Astronomical Society Telescope Club Night

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Alderminster Village Hall, Alderminster, CV37 8PE (13.0 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • George’s Getaway

    Shenington Road, Banbury, Warwickshire, CV35 0TH (5.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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