The Astronomy Centre

The Astronomy Centre

Bacup Road A681, Near Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 7HP

The Astronomy Centre is high up on the moors of the Southern Pennines, near the border between Yorkshire and Lancashire. At an elevation of about 1112′ (339m), the main observatory is situated on a level plateau surrounded by a ring of low hills which offer protection against light pollution from nearby towns.


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Weather forecast

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  • 29/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

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Weather forecast for Bacup (2.0 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at The Astronomy Centre. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 6th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 20th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 27th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 4th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Daisy Bank Camp

    Blackshaw Head, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7JB (3.5 miles away)

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    Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7NF (14.2 miles away)

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  • The Nook Brewhouse

    3A Victoria Square, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2DN (17.8 miles away)

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  • Granny House Holiday Cottage

    Bell Busk, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DU (20.2 miles away)

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  • Clerk Laithe Lodge

    Slaidburn Road, Newton in Bowland, Lancashire, BB7 (21.1 miles away)

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  • Bowland Wild Boar Park

    Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2QT (21.1 miles away)

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