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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  • 29/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

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Weather forecast for Masham (2.5 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Bradford Astronomical Society lecture evening

    Monday 15th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Stars over the Howardian Hills – Ampleforth

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 00:19am to 21:30pm

    Ampleforth Village Hall, Ampleforth, YO62 4DU (22.4 miles away)

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  • Leeds Astronomical Society informal meeting

    Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Keighley Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Steeton Methodist Church Hall, Keighley, BD20 6PD (23.3 miles away)

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  • Bradford Astronomical Society lecture evening

    Monday 29th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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