Stargazing events next weekend

The map below shows locations of public stargazing events taking next weekend. Many events are free of charge or where a small donation is asked for however all are accessible to the public and involve some element of observing or stargazing should weather permit. If you are planning to attend an event where no prior booking is required we advise you contact the event organisers first as some events are subject to change. Clear skies!

Stargazing events next weekend event list

  • Planetarium Go! at Queen Victoria Square – Hull

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    Queen Victoria Square - Hull, Hull, HU1 3RL

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  • Bristol Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bristol Photographic Society, Bristol, BS6 5EE

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  • Mindful Stargazing at The Tawny

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Tawny Hotel, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0AG

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  • Wealden Astronomers monthly meeting and observing

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Ashford Astronomical Society Meeting & Observing

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Woodchurch Memorial Hall, Woodchurch, TN26 3QB

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  • AstronOMy Club at OM Dark Sky Observatory

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 20:30pm

    OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Cookstown, BT79 8JH

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN

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  • Mid-Cheshire Astronomical Group meeting & observing

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norley Parish Centre, Norley, WA6 8NE

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Reading Astronomical Society Friday Club for Beginners

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    1st Wokingham Scout Hut, Wokingham, RG41 4DX

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group late-month meeting

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – April 2026 (BACKUP)

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to Saturday 25th April 2026 21:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Vectis Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Newchurch Pavilion, Newchurch, PO36 0LX

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  • WYAS Young Astronomers Club

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 20:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17 1HZ

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Mid-Kent Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Bredhurst Village Hall, Bredhurst, ME7 3JZ

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  • Milton Keynes Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rectory Cottages - Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK63 6BJ

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  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing evening (weather permitting)

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 24th April 2026 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • South West Herts Astronomical Society Meeting

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing and dinner at Howsham Hall

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Howsham Hall, Malton, YO60 7PB

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  • Stargazing in Kielder Forest with Stonehaugh Astronomy

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ

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  • Cambridge Young Astronomers (7 to 11 year olds)

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

    Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, CB3 0HA

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  • Planetarium Go! at Queen Victoria Square – Hull

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    Queen Victoria Square - Hull, Hull, HU1 3RL

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  • Sherwood Observatory Open Day and Solar Observing

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 10:30am to 17:30pm

    Sherwood Observatory and Science Discovery Centre, Mansfield, NG17 5LF

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  • Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Stargazing at Chalk Farm

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Chalk Farm Hotel, Willingdon, BN20 9JD

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  • Stargazing at Chalk Farm

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Chalk Farm Hotel, Willingdon, BN20 9JD

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  • Stargazing at Durlston Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 20:15pm to 22:15pm

    Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory, Swanage, BH19 2JL

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  • Stargazing and dinner at Howsham Hall

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Howsham Hall, Malton, YO60 7PB

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  • Junior AstronOMy Club

    Sunday 26th April 2026 from 13:00pm to 14:00pm

    OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Cookstown, BT79 8JH

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  • Stargazing with the Cotswold Astronomical Society (Free!)

    Sunday 26th April 2026 from 17:00pm to 20:00pm

    Deer Park Archers, Cheltenham, GL51 4UD

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 26th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE

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  • Observing Night at the Bruce Observatory

    Sunday 26th April 2026 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA

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  • Rugby and District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Sunday 26th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Church Lawford Village Hall, Church Lawford, CV23 9EE

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