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

  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD

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  • Royal Institution Public Talk – Discourse: Decoding the big bang

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:20pm to 20:50pm

    The Royal Institution, London, W1S 4BS

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  • South West Herts Astronomical Society Meeting

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Watford, WD3 4HF

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 27th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • Croydon Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Trinity School - Croydon, Croydon, CR9 7AT

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  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD

    More info
  • Observing on Blackheath Common with Flamsteed Astronomy Society

    Saturday 4th May 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:30pm

    Blackheath Common, London, SE3 0TX

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  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 9th May 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD

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  • Public solar viewing with Flamsteed Astronomy Society

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 11:00am to 16:00pm

    Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

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  • West of London Astronomical Society meeting – Harrow

    Monday 13th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Royal British Legion - Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0DW

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Stargazing locations in London

  • University College London Observatory

    553 Watford Way, Mill Hill Park, London, NW7 2QS

    Observatory

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Stargazing accommodation in London

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