Maybush Copse

Maybush Copse

Cot Lane, Chidham, West Sussex, PO18 8SP

Nominated by Chichester Harbour Conservancy as a Dark Sky Discover Site and open for stargazing at all times. Limited parking.


Maybush Copse 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.

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Weather forecast for Emsworth (2.3 miles away) updated 04/10/25 at 20:02.




Events nearby

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  • Mediterranean Grand Cruise with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Wednesday 17th September 2025 from 12:00pm to Thursday 13th November 2025 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG (22.7 miles away)

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  • Clanfield Observatory Public Open Evening (ticket required)

    Sunday 5th October 2025 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Clanfield Observatory, Clanfield, PO8 (8.9 miles away)

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  • Reaching for the Stars at Island Planetarium

    Tuesday 7th October 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR (29.3 miles away)

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  • Stargazing at the Island Planetarium

    Tuesday 7th October 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR (29.3 miles away)

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  • Practical Astronomy with Basingstoke Astronomical Society

    Thursday 9th October 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cliddesden Primary School, Basingstoke, RG25 2QU (28.4 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

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  • Littleton Farm Campsite

    Upwaltham, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0LX (11.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Foot of the Downs

    Fulking, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9LP (28.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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