Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory

Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory

Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL

Located at Durlston Country Park is an observatory hosting a large aperture 14″ Meade telescope and facilities for talks and presentations with stargazing events run by Wessex Astronomical Society. Note that out of hours access to this location is only available when stargazing events are on.


Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Location events organiser

Wessex Astronomical Society

Wessex Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Wessex Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    10° 21%
  • 28/03/24

    10° 13%
  • 29/03/24

    91%
  • 29/03/24

    91%

Weather forecast for Swanage Youth Hostel (0.9 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Wessex Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 00:00am to 21:00pm

    Allendale Centre - Wimborne, Wimborne, BH21 1AS (14.3 miles away)

    More info
  • Cranborne Chase Starfest 2024

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 12:00pm to Thursday 4th April 2024 22:00pm

    Allendale Centre - Wimborne, Wimborne, BH21 1AS (14.3 miles away)

    More info
  • West Wight Stargazing Club

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR (20.4 miles away)

    More info
  • Stargazing Evening at Damerham

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 20:30pm to 22:00pm

    Damerham Village Hall, Fordingbridge, SP6 3HD (24.6 miles away)

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  • Astrotourism Talk with Richard Darn

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 17:00pm to 19:00pm

    Allendale Centre - Wimborne, Wimborne, BH21 1AS (14.3 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

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  • DreamAcres – Cranborne Chase

    Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LP (29.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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