South Downs Dark Skies Festival 2023

South Downs Dark Skies Festival 2023

Saturday 4th February 2023 from 17:00pm to Friday 17th February 2023 21:00pm

Stargazing festival by South Downs National Park

The South Downs Dark Skies Festival returns for 2023 with some incredible stargazing parties and nocturnal wildlife walks, enabling you, your family and your friends to experience the fantastic dark skies above the South Downs Dark Skies Reserve.

Witness amazing views from the i360 tower on Brighton Seafront, enjoy tales of myths and legends in the stars, be amazed at immersive planetarium shows and observe planets, distant nebulae and galaxies with friendly astronomers at star parties.

The majority of these events are family-friendly, too! Please visit the official South Downs Dark Skies Festival 2023 webpage for more details, including resources and activity packs.

Please note that this has already taken place on 04/02/2023

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Littleton Farm Campsite

    Upwaltham, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0LX (1.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Foot of the Downs

    Fulking, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9LP (16.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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