Tibbs Hollow Picnic Area

Tibbs Hollow Picnic Area

Frampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9NQ

Enjoy a bit of stargazing from this lovely scenic picnic area just outside of the village of Frampton.

This stargazing location is recommended by Dorset-based amateur astronomer The Astro Guy.


Tibbs Hollow Picnic Area is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 04/10/24

    12° 4%
  • 04/10/24

    12° 1%
  • 05/10/24

    12° 3%
  • 05/10/24

    13° 1%

Weather forecast for Litton Cheney Youth Hostel (5.1 miles away) updated 04/10/24 at 20:01.




Events nearby

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY (30.0 miles away)

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  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club meeting or observing

    Wednesday 9th October 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Grosvenor Arms Hotel - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JA (23.3 miles away)

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 11th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY (30.0 miles away)

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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 (8.8 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 (16.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing Cabins – Devon

    Royal Oak Farm, Cotleigh, Devon, EX14 9LF (25.3 miles away)

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  • Old Harry – Swanage

    Burlington Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LT, South West England (27.1 miles away)

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