Maiden Castle Car Park

Maiden Castle Car Park

Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PP

Escape the worst of Dorchester’s light pollution with a short trip out of the town to the Maiden Castle Car Park.

This stargazing location is recommended by Dorset-based amateur astronomer The Astro Guy.


Maiden Castle Car Park is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

    5%
  • 29/03/24

    6%
  • 30/03/24

    8%
  • 30/03/24

    2%

Weather forecast for Dorchester (1.7 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.





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