Sandsfoot Castle

Sandsfoot Castle

Old Castle Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8QG

Sandsfoot Castle is a former fort constructed by Henry VIII to keep Portland Harbour safe and give protection from French invaders. It’s location on the South Coast overlooking the bay of Weymouth makes for a good stargazing location and frequently hosts public stargazing events organised with the help of Weymouth Astronomy Club.


Sandsfoot Castle is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

Weather forecast

  • 05/10/24

    16° 9%
  • 05/10/24

    16° 47%
  • 06/10/24

    14° 48%
  • 06/10/24

    14° 20%

Weather forecast for Portland Harbour - Castle Cove (beach) (0.1 miles away) updated 05/10/24 at 16:01.




Events nearby

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  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 11th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 17:00pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW (2.4 miles away)

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  • Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Wednesday 16th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norton-sub-Hambdon Village Hall, Norton-sub-Hambdon, TA14 6SF (27.2 miles away)

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  • Full Moon Walk | October Hunter’s Moon (Women only)

    Thursday 17th October 2024 from 17:30pm to 19:30pm

    RSPB Arne, Wareham, BH20 5BJ (19.6 miles away)

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  • Full Moon Walk | October Hunter’s Moon

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 17:30pm to 19:30pm

    RSPB Arne, Wareham, BH20 5BJ (19.6 miles away)

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  • Women of the Dark Skies Storytelling and Walking Experience

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 18:30pm to 23:00pm

    Chettle Village Hall, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DB (28.2 miles away)

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    Newlands Bridge, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6AZ (21.4 miles away)

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    Burlington Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LT, South West England (22.2 miles away)

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