Salcey Forest - Forestry England

Salcey Forest - Forestry England

Wootton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2HX

A former medieval hunting forest, Salcey Foreset is located just 7 miles south of Northampton city centre and distant enough to offer respite from the town’s light pollution. As such, it is a recommended spot for stargazing by Forestry England.


Salcey Forest - Forestry England has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, national park, community organisation or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.

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Please contact Forestry England directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

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  • 30/03/24

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  • 30/03/24

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Weather forecast for Quinton Green (1.1 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 12:00.




Events nearby

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  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing evening (weather permitting)

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT (16.2 miles away)

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  • Aylesbury Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Aylesbury Scout Hut, Aylesbury, HP20 1LL (23.6 miles away)

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  • Open University Astronomy Club

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Open University Robert Hooke Building, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA (10.7 miles away)

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  • Northants Amateur Astronomers Informal Meeting and Observing

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    Geddington Village Hall, Geddington, NN14 1AZ (20.3 miles away)

    More info
  • Piazzi Smyth Observatory observing session

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Piazzi Smyth Observatory, Bedford, MK40 2LD (16.0 miles away)

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    Shenington Road, Banbury, Warwickshire, CV35 0TH (28.0 miles away)

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  • A Little Bit of Rough

    Uppingham, Corby, Leicestershire, LE15, East Midlands England (30.0 miles away)

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