Solar Sungazing at the Earl's Extravagant Party
Sunday 24th May 2026 from 10:00am to 17:00pm
Sheffield Park & Garden - National Trust
Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX
Join members of the Seven Sisters Astronomy Group at Sheffield Park to celebrate the legacy of Henry North Holroyd with a lively day of cricket, music, food, and family fun marking the 130th anniversary of the 1896 Australian match.
A standout highlight is the Seven Sisters Astronomy Group, offering incredible views of the Sun through specialist solar telescopes, alongside hands-on activities like water rockets.
Free event; normal admission applies.
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Sun 24th May
Local light pollution
Sheffield Park & Garden - National Trust is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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Light pollution map of Sheffield Park & Garden - National Trust
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