This stunning 14th-century moated castle set amongst a picturesque landscape makes for an ideal location for stargazing events organised by the National Trust, as well as an amazing foreground object for a star-trails image! Photo used with kind permission by Paul Ibbitson Astrophotography.
Location events organiser
National Trust organises events at this location
Please contact National Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: National Trust
Twitter: @nationaltrust
Facebook: National Trust
Weather forecast
-
02/05/26
19° 54% -
02/05/26
17° 65% -
02/05/26
15° 69% -
03/05/26
13° 85%
Weather forecast for Hawkhurst (3.3 miles away) updated 01/05/26 at 12:00. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Bodiam Castle - National Trust 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.
-
Urban
-
Suburban
-
Semi-rural
-
Rural
-
Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. 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. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
Sat 2nd May
Sun 3rd May
Mon 4th May
Tue 5th May
Wed 6th May
Thu 7th May
Fri 8th May
Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarEvents nearby
Stay and gaze nearby
Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.