Martin Down National Nature Reserve Car Park

Martin Down National Nature Reserve Car Park

Near East Woodyates, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

Easy accessed car park a few miles outside of Salisbury and away from the bright lights.  The location is an officially recognised Dark Sky Discovery Site in the Cranbourne Chase Dark Sky Reserve.


Martin Down National Nature Reserve Car Park is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Location events organiser

Dark Night Skies Cranborne Chase AONB

Dark Night Skies Cranborne Chase AONB organises events at this location

Please contact Dark Night Skies Cranborne Chase AONB directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

    2%
  • 29/03/24

    3%
  • 30/03/24

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  • 30/03/24

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Weather forecast for Cranborne Manor Gardens (4.3 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 12:00.




Events nearby

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 4th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Irene Usher Memorial Pavilion, Melksham, SN12 6NS (26.2 miles away)

    More info
  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club meeting or observing

    Wednesday 12th June 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Grosvenor Arms Hotel - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, (11.0 miles away)

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  • Southampton Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 13th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Issac Watts Memorial Hall, Southampton, SO16 6TS (23.2 miles away)

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  • Solent Amateur Astronomers meeting

    Tuesday 18th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Oasis Academy, Southampton, SO16 8FA (21.5 miles away)

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  • Fordingbridge Astronomers monthly meeting

    Wednesday 19th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Elm Tree - Ringwood, Ringwood, BH24 3DY (12.2 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • DreamAcres – Cranborne Chase

    Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LP (4.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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