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

  • North York Moors Dark Skies Festival Trail

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 10:00am to Sunday 1st March 2026 16:00pm

    Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Planetarium Go! at London Battersea Power Station

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    Battersea Power Station, London, SW11 8DD

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  • Dark Skies Festival stay and gaze at Hotel Victoria

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 12:00pm to 12:00pm

    Hotel Victoria - Robin Hood's Bay, Robin Hood's Bay, YO22 4RL

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  • Stargazing weekend at Garvault House

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 15:00pm to Sunday 22nd February 2026 12:00pm

    Garvault House, Badanloch, KW11 6UF

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – February 2026

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 16:00pm to Sunday 22nd February 2026 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY

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  • Dark Skies Festival Stargazing break at Ashes Farm in the Yorkshire Dales

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 16:00pm to Sunday 22nd February 2026 10:00am

    Ashes Farm Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Cottage and Lodges, Settle, BD24 0JB

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening (free!)

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Stargazing weekend break in Galloway Dark Sky Park

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 16:00pm to Sunday 22nd February 2026 12:00pm

    Selkirk Arms Hotel - Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG

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  • The Cistercian Dark Skies Festival Walk

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 16:30pm to 18:30pm

    The Black Swan - Helmsley, Helmsley, YO62 5BJ

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  • Observe the planets with Astronomy Adventures (free!)

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Old Bathing Station Cafe - Bexhill Promenade, Bexhill, TN40

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  • Stargazing at Arnside Sailing Club

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:30pm

    Arnside Sailing Club, Arnside, LA5 0HD

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  • Stargazing with Boxtree Park Friends

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Maricas Avenue Park - Harrow, Harrow Weald, HA3 6JA

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  • A Tour of the Night Sky with Neil Phillipson

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 18:30pm to 20:00pm

    Hunstanton Community Centre, Hunstanton, PE36 5BW

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  • Experience the Night Sky with Richard Darn

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, DL8 3NT

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  • Bayfordbury Observatory Public Open Evening

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 18:45pm to 22:00pm

    Bayfordbury Observatory, Bayfordbury, SG13 8LD

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Stargazing evening at Armagh Planetarium

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm

    Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Armagh, BT61 9DB

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  • A Night with the Stars at Northumberland Park (free!)

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Northumberland Park - North Shields, North Shields, NE30 2ES

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  • Beginners Night Photography at Strata Florida

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, SY25 6ES

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  • Community stargazing at Plas Bodfa

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Arsyllfa Busby-Braden Observatory, Llangoed, LL58 8ND

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  • Dark Skies and Creatures of the night

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Walltown Country Park, Greenhead, CA8 7HF

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  • Dark Skies and Creatures of the night

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Walltown Country Park, Greenhead, CA8 7HF

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  • Dark Skies and Creatures of the Night

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Walltown Country Park, Greenhead, CA8 7HF

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  • Dark Skies Festival Walk

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Birling Gap, Eastbourne, BN20 0AB

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  • Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group – Fireballs over Cumbria

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Maulds Meaburn Village Institute, Appleby, CA10 3HN

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  • Kintyre and Gigha Night Sky Group meeting

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Campbeltown Picture House, Campbeltown, PA28 6BU

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  • Learn how to image the aurora and stars with the Kintyre & Gigha Night Sky Group

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Campbeltown Picture House, Campbeltown, PA28 6BU

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  • Liverpool Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 3BT

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Seven Ways To Die In a Black Hole!

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Station Inn - Ribblehead, Carnforth, LA6 3AS

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  • Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Stargazing at the Lord Crewe Arms

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland, DH8 9SP

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  • Stargazing Evening at Howe of Torbeg

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Howe of Torbeg, Ballater, AB35 5XL

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  • Stargazing in Kielder Forest with Stonehaugh Astronomy

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ

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  • Stargazing with Reeth Informal Astronomy Group

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church, Reeth, DL11 6TG

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Crawley Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Introduction to astronomy evening with Derby Astro

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society Festival Meet-Up

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    East Ayton Village Hall, East Ayton, YO13 9HY

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  • Swindon Stargazers Monthly Meeting

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Liddington Village Hall, Swindon, SN4 0HB

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm, Murton, YO19 5XD

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

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to Saturday 21st February 2026 21:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session (back up)

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ

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  • Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    East Ayton Village Hall, East Ayton, YO13 9HY

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  • Social evening at the Isle of Man Observatory

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB

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  • Cambridge Astronomical Association speaker meeting

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Dark Skies Festival Stargazing in Reeth

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:00pm

    Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church, Reeth, DL11 6TG

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  • Dark Sky Evening at Low Gingerfield Farm

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Low Gingerfield Farm, Richmond, DL10 5EY

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  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing evening (weather permitting)

    Friday 20th February 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 20th February 2026 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Stargazing Supper at High Force Waterfall

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 20:30pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Late Night Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station

    Friday 20th February 2026 from 22:00pm to Saturday 21st February 2026 00:00am

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Planetarium Go! at London Battersea Power Station

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    Battersea Power Station, London, SW11 8DD

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  • Dark Skies Festival stay and gaze at Hotel Victoria

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 12:00pm to 12:00pm

    Hotel Victoria - Robin Hood's Bay, Robin Hood's Bay, YO22 4RL

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  • In Search of the Northern Lights (including Lofoten) with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 12:00pm to Monday 2nd March 2026 12:00pm

    Newcastle Cruise Terminal, Newcastle, NE29 6EE

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day (free!)

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 12:30pm to 18:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Dark Skies Festival Cosmic Adventures Workshop

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 14:00pm to 15:00pm

    Stump Cross Caverns, Harrogate, HG3 5JL

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  • Goathland Dark Skies Festival Walk

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 16:30pm to 18:30pm

    Inn on the Moor - Goathland, Goathland, YO22 5LZ

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  • Dark Sky Canoeing on Coniston Water

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 16:45pm to 19:45pm

    Brown Howe Car Park - Coniston, Coniston, LA12 8DW

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  • Stargazing at Dumfries Museum

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 17:00pm to 20:00pm

    Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, Dumfries, DG2 7SW

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  • Sun, stars and planets with Kernow Astronomers

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 17:00pm to 21:00pm

    Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps, Trenance, TR8

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  • Sherwood Observatory Public Open Evening – February 2026

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 17:15pm to 23:00pm

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

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  • Dark Skies Festival Star Party on Brighton Seafront

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 17:30pm to 20:30pm

    Brighton Seafront - i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN

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  • Public observing with Eastbourne Astronomical Society

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Helen Garden - Eastbourne, Eastbourne, BN20 7XL

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  • Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Stargazing at Monkton Combe Community Observatory

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Monkton Combe, BA2 7JE

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  • Stargazing with Spirit

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre, Bedburn, DL13 3NL

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  • Dark Skies Festival Experience at Brighton i360

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Brighton Seafront - i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN

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  • Stargazing at Pontefract Castle

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 18:30pm to 20:00pm

    Pontefract Castle, Pontefract, WF8 1QH

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  • Stargazing evening at the Observatory Science Centre

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 18:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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  • Stargazing Evening with Seven Sisters Astronomy Group

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Sheffield Park & Garden - National Trust, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

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  • Dark Skies Festival tour of the Universe

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Public stargazing at Seething Observatory

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:00pm to 23:00pm

    Seething Observatory, Thwaite, NR35 2EQ

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  • Reading Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:45pm

    St Peter's Church Hall - Earley, Earley, RG6 1EY

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  • Star Party at Malham Tarn

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Malham Tarn Estate - National Trust, Settle, BD24 9PT

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  • Stargazing and StarDome planetarium at Ely Cathedral

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL

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  • Stargazing at Durlston Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory, Swanage, BH19 2JL

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  • Stargazing at Great Notley Country Park

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:15pm

    Great Notley Country Park, Braintree, CM77 7FS

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  • Stargazing with Whitby Astronomical Society

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Whitby Youth Hostel, Whitby, YO22 4JT

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  • Clanfield Observatory Public Open Evening (ticket required)

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Clanfield Observatory, Clanfield, PO8

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  • Public observing with Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Win Green - National Trust, Ludwell, SP7 0ES

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  • Dark Skies Festival Stargazing at Botton Village

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village, Danby, YO21 2NJ

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  • Dark Skies Festival Stargazing at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • Observing on Blackheath Common with Flamsteed Astronomy Society (rescheduled)

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Blackheath Common, London, SE3 0TX

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  • Shropshire Astronomical Society meeting and stargazing

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rodington Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 4QS

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  • Stargazing Supper at High Force Waterfall

    Saturday 21st February 2026 from 20:30pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Planetarium Go! at London Battersea Power Station

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 10:00am to 19:00pm

    Battersea Power Station, London, SW11 8DD

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  • Dark Skies Festival stay and gaze at Hotel Victoria

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 12:00pm to 12:00pm

    Hotel Victoria - Robin Hood's Bay, Robin Hood's Bay, YO22 4RL

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day (free!)

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 12:30pm to 18:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Junior AstronOMy Club

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 13:00pm to 14:00pm

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

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  • Dark Skies Festival Cosmic Adventures Workshop

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 14:00pm to 15:00pm

    Stump Cross Caverns, Harrogate, HG3 5JL

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  • Robin Hood’s Bay Dark Skies Festival Walk

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 16:30pm to 18:30pm

    Robin Hood's Bay Car Park, Whitby, YO22 4QN

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  • Stargazing with the Cotswold Astronomical Society (Free!)

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 17:00pm to 20:00pm

    Deer Park Archers, Cheltenham, GL51 4UD

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • DashAstro Society Meeting and Talk

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Darsham Village Hall, Darsham, IP17 3QJ

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  • Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Clanfield Observatory Public Open Evening (ticket required)

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Clanfield Observatory, Clanfield, PO8

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  • Observing Night at the Bruce Observatory

    Sunday 22nd February 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 22nd February 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Church Lawford Village Hall, Church Lawford, CV23 9EE

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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