Stargazing this weekend

The map below shows locations of public stargazing events taking place this coming 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 this weekend event list

  • Planetarium Go! at Queen Victoria Square – Hull

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    Queen Victoria Square - Hull, Hull, HU1 3RL

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  • Wonders of Space Family Festival

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 10:00am to 16:00pm

    Dirleton Solar Walk, Dirleton, EH39 5EL

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – April 2026

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 16:00pm to Sunday 19th April 2026 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY

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  • Stargazers Lounge Star Party 2026

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 16:00pm to Sunday 19th April 2026 12:00pm

    Thorney Lakes Camping and Caravan Park, Langport, TA10 0DW

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  • Stargazing break at Ashes Farm in the Yorkshire Dales

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 16:00pm to Sunday 19th April 2026 10:00am

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

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  • Bayfordbury Observatory guided astronomy evening

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Bayfordbury Observatory, Bayfordbury, SG13 8LD

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  • Space Lates at the National Space Centre – April 2026

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    National Space Centre, Leicester, LE4 5NS

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Kintyre and Gigha Night Sky Group meeting

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Campbeltown Picture House, Campbeltown, PA28 6BU

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  • Liverpool Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 3BT

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  • Night Photography: Cosmic Camera Techniques at Strata Florida

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:00pm to Saturday 18th April 2026 22:00pm

    Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, SY25 6ES

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  • Sound and Night Skies at the Stargazer Tent

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Hungry Hill Meadow, Cromer, NR27 0LN

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Crawley Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 17th April 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 17th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • Swindon Stargazers Monthly Meeting

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Liddington Village Hall, Swindon, SN4 0HB

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm, Murton, YO19 5XD

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – April 2026

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 19:30pm to Saturday 18th April 2026 21:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 17th April 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 17th April 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 17th April 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 17th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing evening (weather permitting)

    Friday 17th 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 17th April 2026 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Stargazing at Loch Insh

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, Kincraig, PH21 1NU

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session (back up)

    Friday 17th April 2026 from 20:30pm to 23:30pm

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ

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  • Stargazing and dinner at Howsham Hall

    Friday 17th 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 17th April 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ

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  • Planetarium Go! at Queen Victoria Square – Hull

    Saturday 18th April 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    Queen Victoria Square - Hull, Hull, HU1 3RL

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  • AstroCamp – Spring 2026

    Saturday 18th April 2026 from 12:00pm to Tuesday 21st April 2026 12:00pm

    Cwmdu Campsite, Crickhowell, NP8 1RU

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  • Forest of Stars and Mindful Stargazing

    Saturday 18th April 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:30pm

    Tranquility Yoga, Crowborough, TN22 4DB

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  • Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

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

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory with the Space Detectives

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

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

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  • Reading Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 18th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:45pm

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

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  • Public observing with Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club

    Saturday 18th April 2026 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Win Green - National Trust, Ludwell, SP7 0ES

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  • East Lincolnshire Astronomy Club observing night

    Saturday 18th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Scamblesby Village Hall, Scamblesby, LN11 9XF

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  • Late Night Lyrids at the Observatory Science Centre

    Saturday 18th April 2026 from 20:00pm to Sunday 19th April 2026 00:00am

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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  • Shropshire Astronomical Society meeting and stargazing

    Saturday 18th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rodington Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 4QS

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  • Stargazing and dinner at Howsham Hall

    Saturday 18th April 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Howsham Hall, Malton, YO60 7PB

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  • Planetarium Go! at Queen Victoria Square – Hull

    Sunday 19th April 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    Queen Victoria Square - Hull, Hull, HU1 3RL

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  • North East London Astronomical Society meeting

    Sunday 19th April 2026 from 13:30pm to 16:30pm

    Wanstead House, Wanstead, E11 2NT

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  • DashAstro Society Meeting and Talk

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

    Darsham Village Hall, Darsham, IP17 3QJ

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  • Sunderland Astronomical Society meeting

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

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA

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