Stargazing in South Downs Dark Sky Reserve

The South Downs National Park was awarded Dark Sky Reserve status in May 2016. This status will ensure the region’s light pollution remains under control if not reduced. Given its location in the South of England the skies are surprisingly and wonderfully dark. A number of Dark Sky Discovery Sites are dotted throughout the region giving excellent opportunities to observe the starry skies above. Enthusiastic local Astronomical Societies run frequent public stargazing events across the area.



Stargazing events in South Downs Dark Sky Reserve

  • Lewes Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Lewes Town Hall, Lewes, BN7 2QS

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  • Worthing Astronomers Club Night

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Worthing Astronomers observing night (location TBC)

    Saturday 6th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Hampshire Astronomical Group monthly meeting

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Clanfield Memorial Hall, Clanfield, PO8 0RB

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  • Lewes Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 1st May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Lewes Town Hall, Lewes, BN7 2QS

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  • Worthing Astronomers Club Night

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Worthing Astronomers observing night (location TBC)

    Saturday 4th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Hampshire Astronomical Group monthly meeting

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Clanfield Memorial Hall, Clanfield, PO8 0RB

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  • Worthing Astronomers observing night (location TBC)

    Saturday 1st June 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Lewes Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 5th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Lewes Town Hall, Lewes, BN7 2QS

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Stargazing locations in South Downs Dark Sky Reserve

  • Kithurst Hill

    Storrington, Worthing, West Sussex, BN18 9LZ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Old Winchester Hill Nature Reserve

    Old Winchester Hill, Near Corhampton, Hampshire, SO32 3LJ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium

    Telegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Planetarium

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  • Windlesham School Observatory

    Washington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4AY

    Observatory, Private Venue

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  • Woolbeding Older Hill Car Park – National Trust

    Woolbeding, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0BN, South East England

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in South Downs Dark Sky Reserve

  • Foot of the Downs

    Fulking, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9LP

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Littleton Farm Campsite

    Upwaltham, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0LX

    Stay & Gaze

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