Stargazing at The Tawny
Thursday 17th September 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
The Tawny Hotel
Consall Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0AG
Join Keele University astronomer Dr Jacco van Loon for a special evening exploring the night sky from the tranquil surroundings of The Tawny on the Consall Estate. Suitable for complete beginners and experienced stargazers alike, the two-to-three-hour experience offers plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discover the wonders above. Warm blankets, hot chocolate and a stargazing hamper are included in the £55 ticket price, with a portion of proceeds donated to Keele Observatory.
Event booking
Weather forecast
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17/09/26
15° 13% -
17/09/26
13° 8% -
18/09/26
11° 9%
Weather forecast for Leek (5.0 miles away) updated 14/09/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Event darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
Thu 17th Sep
Local light pollution
The Tawny Hotel is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-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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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
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