Stargazing in East Midlands
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Stargazing locations in East Midlands
The map below shows places to go stargazing in East Midlands including observatories, officially recognised dark sky locations and recommended sites. We very much welcome suggestions if you'd like to contact us.
List of stargazing locations in East Midlands
B6386 Oxton to Southwell Lay-by
Oxton Hill, Southwell, NG25 0RN
Beacon Hill Observatory
Montgomery Road, Cleethorpes, DN35
Chesterfield Barnett Observatory
Hastings Close, Chesterfield, S41 8RH, East Midlands
Flamsteed Observatory
Near Brailsford, Derby, DE6 3BY
Hanwell Community Observatory
Hanwell, Banbury, OX17 1HN
Lincoln Observatory
Westcliffe Street, Lincoln, LN1 3TZ
Minniglow – Peak District
Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall, DE4 2PN
Parsley Hay – Peak District
Biggin, Buxton, SK17 0DG
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Observatory
The Green Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1EP, East Midlands
Sherwood Observatory
Near Coxmoor Golf Club, Mansfield, NG17 5LF
Surprise View – Peak District
Hathersage Booths, Hathersage, S32
The Malcolm Parry Observatory
The Long Eaton School, Nottingham, NG10 3NP, East Midlands
Trent Astronomical Observatory
Clifton Campus, Erasmus Darwin Buildings, Nottingham, NG11 8NF
Wirksworth Stardisc
Stoney Wood, Wirksworth, DE4 4EN
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