Stargazing in London

Believe it or not, there are plenty of places to go stargazing in London, where you can see stars, planets and the brighter of the deep-sky objects, including galaxies and nebulae, when using a telescope.

London may be one of the most light-polluted cities on the planet; however, it is home to numerous astronomy groups who tuck themselves away in parks, commons, and observatories.

Even if the capital’s light pollution does spoil the views, we thoroughly recommend looking up your local astronomy group and joining them in their stargazing activities.



Stargazing events in London

  • Public solar viewing at the Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Sunday 21st June 2026 from 11:00am to 16:00pm

    Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

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  • Summer Solstice Solar Observing at Croydon Observatory (free!)

    Sunday 21st June 2026 from 13:00pm to 16:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • North East London Astronomical Society meeting

    Sunday 21st June 2026 from 13:30pm to 16:30pm

    Wanstead House, Wanstead, E11 2NT

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  • Hampstead Garden Suburb Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 24th June 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Free Church Hall - Northway, Northway, NW11 7AG

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  • Orpington Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 24th June 2026 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, Petts Wood, BR6 1QW

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  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 25th June 2026 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Dick Chambers Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD

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  • Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience at the Science Museum

    Friday 26th June 2026 from 10:00am to 17:00pm

    Science Museum, London, SW7 2DD

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  • Planetarium Go! at Zip World London

    Saturday 27th June 2026 from 10:00am to 18:00pm

    Zip World London at ArcelorMittal Orbit, London, E20 2AD

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  • Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience at the Science Museum

    Saturday 27th June 2026 from 10:00am to 17:00pm

    Science Museum, London, SW7 2DD

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  • Planetarium Go! at Zip World London

    Sunday 28th June 2026 from 10:00am to 18:00pm

    Zip World London at ArcelorMittal Orbit, London, E20 2AD

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Stargazing locations in London

  • Blythe Hill Fields

    Blythe Hill Lane, London, London, SE23 1ND

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Grove Park Community Group – Ringway Centre

    268 Baring Road, London, London, SE12 0DS

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Private Venue

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  • Hampstead Observatory

    Hampstead Grove, Hampstead, London, NW3 1DU

    Observatory

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  • Morden Hall Park – National Trust

    Morden Hall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5JD

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley

    Near Kenley Aerodrome, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5EP

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Primrose Hill – London

    Prince Albert Road, London, London, NW1 4RY

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Regent’s Park Hub

    Regents Park, London, London, NW1 4RY

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Riddlesdown Common Car Park

    Riddlesdown Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1BH, London

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Blackheath Avenue, London, London, SE10 8XJ

    Observatory, Planetarium

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  • Ruislip Lido

    Reservoir Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7TY

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in London

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