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

  • Wester Ross Dark Skies Festival Planetarium Shows – Applecross

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 14:00pm to 17:00pm

    Applecross Community Hall, Strathcarron, IV54 8AD

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  • Wester Ross Dark Skies Festival Planetarium Shows – Coigach

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 14:00pm to 17:00pm

    Coigach Community Hall, Ullapool, IV26 2YG

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – December 2023

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 16:00pm to Sunday 10th December 2023 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Bath Abbey Stargazing Tour

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT

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  • Astrokyds with Loughton Astronomical Society

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 18:30pm to 20:00pm

    St Mary's Church Hall - Theydon Bois, Theydon Bois, CM16 7ER

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  • Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    The High Force Hotel, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XH

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • UCL Observatory Public Tour and Observing – 2023/2024

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    University College London Observatory, Mill Hill Park, NW7 2QS

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ

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  • Bristol Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bristol Photographic Society, Bristol, BS6 5EE

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  • Coventry and Warwickshire Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:30pm

    Earlsdon Methodist Church Hall, Coventry, CV5 6NF

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  • Ingram Valley Astronomy Evening

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Star Barn - Ingram Valley, Alnwick, NE66 4LU

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  • Liverpool Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 3BT

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Observing at Windlesham School Observatory

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Windlesham School Observatory, Pulborough, RH20 4AY

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  • Stargazing at Lord Crewe Arms

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland, DH8 9SP

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Crawley Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    The Haven Centre - Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4LJ

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  • Falkirk Astronomers monthly meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Stirling Highland Hotel Observatory, Stirling, FK8 1DU

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Plymouth Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Plymouth University - Rolle Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group mid-month meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    The High Force Hotel, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XH

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  • Stargazing Evening at Howe of Torbeg

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Howe of Torbeg, Ballater, AB35 5XL

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ

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  • Stirling Astronomical Society / Falkirk Astronomers lecture meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Stirling Highland Hotel Observatory, Stirling, FK8 1DU

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – December 2023

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Ewell Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Nonsuch High School and Observatory, Cheam, SM3 8AB

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  • Hampshire Astronomical Group monthly meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Clanfield Memorial Hall, Clanfield, PO8 0RB

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  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing evening (weather permitting)

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 8th December 2023 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Stargazing and planetarium experience at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Wester Ross Biosphere Dark Skies Festival 2023

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 11:30am to 22:00pm

    Kirkton Village Hall, Kyle, IV40 8EG

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Thanet Astronomy Group weekly meeting

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    West Bay Cafe, Margate, CT8 8QZ

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  • Telescope Workshop and Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 16:00pm to 20:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

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  • Dark Sky Meander in Dalby Forest

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 17:00pm to 20:15pm

    High Dalby House and Cottages, Pickering, YO18 7LP

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  • Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 17:30pm to 19:30pm

    The High Force Hotel, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XH

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  • Public Stargazing at Monkton Combe Observatory

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Monkton Combe, BA2 7JE

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  • Stargazing Safari at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant, Coleford, GL16 8JS

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  • Stargazing with Tiptree Stargazers

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Tiptree Farm, Tiptree, CO5 0RF

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  • Stargazing at Abberton Reservoir

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Colchester, CO2 0EU

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  • Stargazing evening at the Observatory Science Centre

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 18:30pm to 22:00pm

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • UCL Observatory Public Tour and Observing – 2023/2024

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    University College London Observatory, Mill Hill Park, NW7 2QS

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society monthly meeting

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:30pm

    Newtown Catholic Church Crypt, Newtown, SY16 2BJ

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  • Observing on Blackheath Common with Flamsteed Astronomy Society

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Blackheath Common, London, SE3 0TX

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  • Stargazing and Talk ‘Losing the Cosmos’ – Torridon

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Loch Torridon Community Centre, Torridon, IV22 2EZ

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  • Stargazing at Stump Cross Caverns

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Stump Cross Caverns, Harrogate, HG3 5JL

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  • Clanfield Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Clanfield Observatory, Clanfield, PO8

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Willingdon Memorial Hall, Willingdon, BN20 9HT

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  • Observing at Flamsteed Observatory

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    Flamsteed Observatory, Derby, DE6 3BY

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  • South East Kent Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Alkham Village Hall, Alkham, CT15 7AR

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  • Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    The High Force Hotel, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XH

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  • Strictly Come Stargazing at Failand Observatory

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Failand Observatory, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – December 2023

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Cotswold Astronomical Society monthly meeting and observing

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    Deer Park Archers, Cheltenham, GL51 4UD

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • Star Stories at Abriachan Forest – December 2023

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Abriachan Forest Trust, Inverness, IV3 8LB

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  • Stargazing and planetarium experience at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Stargazing with Shropshire Astronomical Society

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Little Ness Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 2LG

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Sunday 10th December 2023 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 10th December 2023 from 18:00pm to 19:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 10th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing and Talk ‘Losing the Cosmos’ – Kirkton

    Sunday 10th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kirkton Village Hall, Kyle, IV40 8EG

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  • Clanfield Observatory Public Open Evening

    Sunday 10th December 2023 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Clanfield Observatory, Clanfield, PO8

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  • Observing Night at the Bruce Observatory

    Sunday 10th December 2023 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA

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  • Strictly Come Stargazing at Failand Observatory

    Sunday 10th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Failand Observatory, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US

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  • Stargazing and planetarium experience at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 10th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Stargazing and Astrophotography in Brecon with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 10th December 2023 from 20:30pm to 23:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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