In addition to the other activities on site (see below), our Roundhouse will become home to a pop-up planetarium for an immersive experience; ‘The Skies of Prehistory’ with skyscape archaeologist Dr Fabio Silva from Bournemouth University. Additional charge of £5 per person for a 45 minute immersive experience – can be booked in advance or […]
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In celebration of the annual Dark Skies Festival 2024, Pied A Terre Adventures would like to invite you to join them for this gentle night-time adventure walk on the South Downs. In May 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR) and these walks will be around some […]
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An illustrated talk by Dr John Mason, Principal Lecturer at the South Downs Planetarium in Chichester and friend of Sir Patrick for over 40 years. This highly personal talk will look at the legacy of Sir Patrick’s work, the advent of the BBC’s Sky at Night and the Moon landings, as well as the future […]
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Join South Downs National Park and Alice Holt staff to #embracethedarkness this October! Celebrating the National Park’s status as an International Dark Sky Reserve, we will be at Alice Holt after dark for a Star Party and two “Nature at Night” walks. Come and learn about what it means to be a Dark Sky reserve […]
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In celebration of our local Dark Skies Reserve, join the hugely knowledgeable guides at Pied A Terre Adventures for a series of gentle night-time adventure walks on the South Downs. In May 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR) and these walks will be around some of […]
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Celebrate SDNP’s Dark Skies Festival & Valentines Day this year bathed in moonbeams and showered by the light of thousands of shiny diamonds twinkling in the night sky above the South Downs. By the moonlight’s gentle glow, A world of dreams begins to flow. In silver beams that softly dance, Enchanting tales of love enhance. […]
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Free activities, no booking required Join us to “Walk the Planets” at the iconic Seven Sisters Country Park. This short, accessible trail will see the planets laid out to scale and includes an audio trail. There will also be stargazing with Lewes Astronomical Society, storytelling, VR headsets and games, and award-winning astrophotography. “Dark Skies” Dan […]
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Go on a time-travelling adventure through the stars this half term! Get hands-on with the ancient past this February half term, and discover the ancient night sky as we celebrate the Dark Skies Festival 2025! The world may have changed, but our night sky is the same as our ancestors’. From Stonehenge to the ancient […]
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In celebration of our local Dark Skies Reserve, join the hugely knowledgeable guides at Pied A Terre Adventures for a series of gentle night-time adventure walks on the South Downs. In May 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR) and these walks will be around some of […]
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Every child knows the nursery rhyme Twinkle Twinkle Little Star but how many have actually been out at night to look at them? Why not introduce your child/ren to night walking this February with this short, 2 mile, flat walk to the former Iron Age fort at Old Winchester Hill. With its 360 degree views […]
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Unfortunately we have made the decision to CANCEL the Star Party at Goodwood due to poor visibility. Free event, no booking required Join National Park staff and the South Downs Planetarium for a free event exploring the night sky at Counters Gate Car Park, Goodwood. So long as the night is clear, there will be […]
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Free activities, no booking required Join us to “Walk the Planets” and have a Star Party at Alice Holt Forest. The short, accessible planet walk trail will see the planets of the solar system laid out to scale and includes an audio trail. There will also be stargazing (weather permitting), meet the owls with the […]
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Free activities, no booking required Join us to “Walk the Planets” at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This short, accessible trail will see the planets laid out to scale and includes an audio trail. There will also be stargazing and meet the meteorites with Hampshire Astronomical Group, crafting with Hampshire Bat Group, storytelling, meet the owls […]
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How do stars form? Do they live forever? If not, why? This talk covers how stars are formed, how long they live, what happens to them during their life, and why and how they die. This is simply explained in relation to what we can see in or near the constellation of Orion, a pattern […]
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Free event, no booking required Join South Downs National Park staff and Brighton Astro on Brighton seafront near the Brighton i360 for a star party. We will have telescopes out if it is clear. We will also be recording for our “Embrace the Darkness” podcast and we would love to hear from our visitors.
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In celebration of our local Dark Skies Reserve, join the hugely knowledgeable guides at Pied A Terre Adventures for a series of gentle night-time adventure walks on the South Downs. In May 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR) and these walks will be around some of […]
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Meeting at The Tiger Inn, East Dean 5.00pm Walking to the red barn, with Ant Miller guiding us through winter skies Back to The Tiger Inn for folk songs with Liz Overs Free, but please book by emailing robertmcgowan@mac.com. Eastbourne Eco-Action Network
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Are you ready for a family astro adventure? Head outside with us and discover the stars and planets of the night sky, live! Have you ever looked up into the sky at night and wondered what you’re seeing? Well now you don’t have to! Begin your Night Sky Live adventure in the Planetarium. Learn the […]
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