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.


Location events organiser

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

  • 28/03/24

    85%
  • 28/03/24

    19%
  • 29/03/24

    3%
  • 29/03/24

    37%

Weather forecast for Wroxton Abbey (1.9 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

Display nearby events on a calendar
  • Chipping Norton Amateur Astronomy Group meeting and observing

    Monday 17th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Long Compton Village Hall, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 5JS (11.5 miles away)

    More info
  • Abingdon Astronomical Society beginners meeting

    Monday 17th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info
  • Stratford upon Avon Astronomical Society Meeting

    Tuesday 18th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

    More info
  • Abingdon Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Monday 24th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info
  • Milton Keynes Astronomical Society – informal astromeet

    Friday 28th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rectory Cottages - Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK63 6BJ (27.2 miles away)

    More info

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

    More info