Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium

Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium

Lime Tree Farm, Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DA

Located in the heart of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium benefits from a remote but accessible location under the darkest of skies.

Experienced astronomers run the facility with a fantastic ability to communicate the science of Astronomy to their guests. In addition, immersive full-dome shows in the planetarium offer a guaranteed view of the Universe, no matter the weather!

Visiting the location is by way of private booking, with stargazing sessions priced at a very reasonable rate. Please get in touch with the observatory directly for more details.

A visit to this facility is one that everyone would enjoy, no matter their age or experience.

Lime Tree Planetarium
Lime Tree Observatory planetarium

Location events organiser

Lime Tree Observatory

Lime Tree Observatory organises events at this location

Please contact Lime Tree Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 30/11/23

    13%
  • 30/11/23

    10%
  • 01/12/23

    -1° 2%
  • 01/12/23

    -1° 6%

Weather forecast for Masham (2.5 miles away) updated 29/11/23 at 20:00.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • The Star of Bethlehem at Lime Tree Observatory

    Monday 18th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium, Grewelthorpe, HG4 3DA

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  • The Star of Bethlehem at Lime Tree Observatory

    Tuesday 19th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium, Grewelthorpe, HG4 3DA

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  • The Star of Bethlehem at Lime Tree Observatory

    Wednesday 20th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium, Grewelthorpe, HG4 3DA

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  • The Star of Bethlehem at Lime Tree Observatory

    Thursday 21st December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium, Grewelthorpe, HG4 3DA

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