Wild About Dark Skies Festival 2024

Wild About Dark Skies Festival 2024

Monday 28th October 2024 from 18:00pm to Sunday 10th November 2024 22:00pm

Stargazing festival by High Weald National Landscape

Join the team from High Weald National Landscape and partners from 28 October to Sunday 10 November for the Wild About Dark Skies Festival, celebrating the High Weald’s amazing starry night skies!

Did you know the High Weald National Landscape has some of the darkest skies in the South East? This is your chance to take in those stunning views and help tackle light pollution at the same time.

The Festival runs from Monday 28 October to Sunday 10 November 2024 and will be packed with stargazing sessions, workshops, talks, walks, and family-friendly activities.

There’s something for everyone – whether you’re a die-hard stargazer or a local concerned about light pollution. It’s the perfect way to connect with the peace and beauty of the High Weald’s dark skies.

All events are run by local community groups and passionate individuals who love the area’s night sky as much as you will!

This isn’t just about celebrating the dark skies – it’s a call to action. Light pollution harms wildlife, adds to climate change, and even impacts our wellbeing.

The Festival is here to spread the word about these problems and offer easy, practical tips we can all use to cut down on light pollution in our communities.

Map of events


List of events

  • Wadhurst & Ticehurst Star Party!

    Monday 28th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    King John's Nursery - Etchingham, Etchingham, TN19 7AZ

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  • Wild About Dark Skies Festival 2024

    Monday 28th October 2024 from 18:00pm to Sunday 10th November 2024 22:00pm

    Online

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  • Don’t light me up! Stars and the impact of light pollution

    Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:00pm

    Bodle Street Green Village Hall, Hailsham, BN27 4UB

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  • Dark Skies Festival Walk

    Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Battle Recreation Ground, Battle, TN33 0HA

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  • Celebrating the Night Sky in Brightling

    Thursday 31st October 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm

    Brightling Village Hall, Robertsbridge, TN32 5HH

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  • Wild About Dark Skies Festival Walk at Springham Farm

    Friday 1st November 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:00pm

    Springham Farm, Hailsham, BN27 4HE

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  • Wild About Dark Skies Festival Walk in Brightling

    Friday 1st November 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Brightling Village Hall, Robertsbridge, TN32 5HH

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  • Stargazing evening at the Observatory Science Centre

    Saturday 2nd November 2024 from 18:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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  • Don’t light me up! Stars and the impact of light pollution

    Saturday 2nd November 2024 from 19:15pm to 20:15pm

    Dallington Old School Village Hall, Dallington, TN21 9NH

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  • An artistic view of the night sky webinar

    Thursday 7th November 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:00pm

    Online

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