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 Zip World London

    Friday 3rd July 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

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 10:00am to 17:00pm

    Science Museum, London, SW7 2DD

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  • Solar observing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 11:30am to 15:30pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Alves Village Hall, Forres, IV36 2RB

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Croydon Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Shirley Methodist Church, Croydon, CR0 8SD

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group Astrophotography Session

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • South Downs Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, Chichester, PO19 8RP

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  • The Astronomical Society of Edinburgh meeting

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Augustine United Church Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Milton Keynes Astronomical Society – Astrodome informal meeting

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rectory Cottages - Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK63 6BJ

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Worthing Astronomers Club Night

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Planetarium Go! at Zip World London

    Saturday 4th July 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 4th July 2026 from 10:00am to 17:00pm

    Science Museum, London, SW7 2DD

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  • Stargazing at Triscombe Farm with the Space Detectives

    Saturday 4th July 2026 from 14:00pm to 18:00pm

    Triscombe Farm, Dunster, TA24 7HA

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  • Soundbath under the Stars

    Saturday 4th July 2026 from 17:00pm to 20:15pm

    Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium, Grewelthorpe, HG4 3DA

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  • Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 4th July 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 4th July 2026 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 4th July 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Willingdon Memorial Hall, Willingdon, BN20 9HT

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  • Planetarium Go! at Zip World London

    Sunday 5th July 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

    Sunday 5th July 2026 from 10:00am to 17:00pm

    Science Museum, London, SW7 2DD

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  • Solar observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Sunday 5th July 2026 from 10:00am to 13:00pm

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Hesketh Park Observatory Public Open Day

    Sunday 5th July 2026 from 10:30am to 16:30pm

    Hesketh Park Observatory, Southport, PR9 9LN

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 5th July 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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