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

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Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Masham (2.5 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing & Walking Weekend in the Yorkshire Dales

    Friday 1st November 2024 from 16:00pm to Sunday 3rd November 2024 12:00pm

    Broadrake Bunkbarn & Workshops, Ingleton, LA6 3AX (29.8 miles away)

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  • Bradford Astronomical Society lecture evening

    Monday 11th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Idle & Thackley Conservative Club, Idle, BD10 8QB (24.3 miles away)

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  • Leeds Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 13th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9DX (26.4 miles away)

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  • Full Moon Walk in the North York Moors

    Sunday 17th November 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, Near Thirsk, YO7 2EH (18.8 miles away)

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  • Bradford Astronomical Society lecture evening

    Monday 25th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Idle & Thackley Conservative Club, Idle, BD10 8QB (24.3 miles away)

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