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 Swindon

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 11:00am to 18:30pm

    Canal Walk Swindon, Swindon, SN1 1LD

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  • Solar observing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 11:30am to 15:30pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Halloween in Outer Space Planetarium Shows!

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    Guisborough Methodist Church, Guisborough, TS14 6AF

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening (free!)

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Nocturnal Creature Walk and Stargazing with The Cabrach Trust

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 17:00pm to 20:30pm

    Lower Cabrach Old School, Huntly, AB54 4EU

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  • Curse of the Cosmos at Lime Tree Planetarium

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

    Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium, Grewelthorpe, HG4 3DA

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  • Stargazing with Wild About Exmoor

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    Exford Bridge Tea Rooms, Exford, TA24 7PY

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  • UCL Observatory Public Tour and Observing – 2026/2027

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 18:30pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing at Bath Abbey

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 18:40pm to 22:00pm

    Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

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

    Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Armagh, BT61 9DB

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  • A beginner’s guide to the night sky with Dr Fred Stevenson

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom, Ramsey, PE26 2RS

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  • Alston Moor stargazing

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:30pm

    Alston Moor Observatory, Alston, CA9 3DB

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Stargazing at Ampleforth Abbey

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Ampleforth Abbey, York , YO62 4EN

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  • Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station with Astro Dog

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Ashford Astronomical Society Meeting & Observing

    Friday 30th October 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 30th October 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 30th October 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Mid-Cheshire Astronomical Group meeting & observing

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norley Parish Centre, Norley, WA6 8NE

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group late-month meeting

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

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  • WYAS Young Astronomers Club

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 19:30pm to 20:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

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

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Go Stargazing at Sutton Bank – Dark Skies Fringe Festival Stargazing

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

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Mid-Kent Astronomical Society meeting and observing

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

    Bredhurst Village Hall, Bredhurst, ME7 3JZ

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  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing evening (weather permitting)

    Friday 30th October 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 30th October 2026 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • South West Herts Astronomical Society Meeting

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

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

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  • Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station with Astro Dog

    Friday 30th October 2026 from 22:15pm to Saturday 31st October 2026 00:15am

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • International Astronomy Show 2026 (free!)

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 09:00am to 16:00pm

    The Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, CV8 3FL

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  • Cambridge Young Astronomers (7 to 11 year olds)

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

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

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  • Planetarium Go! at Swindon

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 11:00am to 18:30pm

    Canal Walk Swindon, Swindon, SN1 1LD

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day (free!)

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 12:30pm to 18:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Keele Observatory public solar viewing

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 13:00pm to 15:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Stargazing planetarium show at Woolsthorpe Manor

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 13:00pm to 17:00pm

    Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, NG33 5PD

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  • Dark Sky Canoeing on Coniston Water

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 16:00pm to 19:00pm

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

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  • Walking & Night Navigation Using The Stars – Sutton Bank, White Horse Circuit

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 16:30pm to 20:30pm

    Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, Near Thirsk, YO7 2EH

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  • Malham Cove Magical Dark Skies Experiences

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 17:30pm to 21:00pm

    Malham Car Park, Skipton, BD23 4DA

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  • Stargazing Spectacular at Woolsthorpe Manor

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 17:45pm to 18:45pm

    Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, NG33 5PD

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  • Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Stargazing at Holworthy Farm with the Space Detectives

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    Holworthy Farm, Dulverton, TA22 9NY

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  • Stargazing at Stowe House with UK Astronomy

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Stowe House, Buckingham, MK18 5EH

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  • UCL Observatory Public Tour and Observing – 2026/2027

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 18:30pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Observing on Blackheath Common with Flamsteed Astronomy Society

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 19:00pm to 23:00pm

    Blackheath Common, London, SE3 0TX

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  • Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station with Astro Dog

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Stargazing at Durlston Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory, Swanage, BH19 2JL

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  • Stargazing at the Lord Crewe Arms

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland, DH8 9SP

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • Stargazing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station with Astro Dog

    Saturday 31st October 2026 from 22:15pm to Sunday 1st November 2026 00:15am

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Solar observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Sunday 1st November 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 1st November 2026 from 10:30am to 16:30pm

    Hesketh Park Observatory, Southport, PR9 9LN

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  • Planetarium Go! at Swindon

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 11:00am to 18:30pm

    Canal Walk Swindon, Swindon, SN1 1LD

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day (free!)

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 12:30pm to 18:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Ranger Guided Stargazing Walk at Bossington Hill

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 16:00pm to 19:00pm

    Bossington Beacon Car Park - Exmoor, Bossington, TA24

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  • Lantern making and night-time mine trip

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 16:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Hive at Nenthead, Alston, CA9 3PF

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  • Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Exmoor in the Dark

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 16:30pm to 18:00pm

    Woody Bay Station, Parracombe, EX31 4RA

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  • Walking & Night Navigation Using The Stars – Hole of Horcum

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 16:30pm to 20:30pm

    Saltergate Car Park, Pickering, YO18 7NR

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  • The Night Sky Show with Virtual Astro

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 17:00pm to 19:30pm

    Royal Concert Hall - Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 3NY

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  • Mad Alice’s Ghost Train

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 18:15pm to 22:00pm

    Pickering Train Station, Pickering, YO18 7AJ

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Observing on Blackheath Common with Flamsteed Astronomy Society (weather backup)

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 19:00pm to 23:00pm

    Blackheath Common, London, SE3 0TX

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Come Stargazing at Failand Observatory

    Sunday 1st November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Failand Observatory, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US

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