Observatory Near Me

Cloudy night unfortunately, but a very good talk from Martin

It's really worth looking out for the open nights. It's been a while since I visited but we'd a really interesting host and the telescope was trained on something interes ... more

A beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site, science brought to life by knowledgeable and friendly staff. The new building, The First Light Pavilion, is really impressive.

I loved this shop and would like to get ahold of the shop owner. I have tried phoning and email. Any other help would be great. Thank you

Very good telescope where instructors can show you all the planets. Great experience.

Amazing what motivated volunteers can do when they put their minds to it. No Government funding, they even have to buy their own uniforms. They keep watch in all weathe ... more

Would have loved to have see the sky but due to summer nights being so lit and lack of staffing they werent open. Closed for the whole of summer :(

Would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in astronomy! The passion from the team at Grassholme was great to see and the whole experience is mind-blowin ... more

Absolutely awesome and interestingly interactive experience. Great for young and old. Loved it. Will go back

I have not knowingly been there.

What a great evening looking at the night sky

This place is a local treasure. I've been quite a few times for their evening classes which are brilliant. The members are super helpful and approachable for any question ... more

The team are so passionate about astronomy and very knowledgeable. Loved the presentation and the interaction. Will be back soon again

Most beautiful place on earth protected by the one and only Jip the Belgian griffon

We went there at night for star gazing. Although it was in late January but we could have stayed outside for one hour easily and the sky was amazing there

Great place , friendly and helpful members.

Excellent!!!

A public building open to everyone at posted times, some great display items and lectures are free to attend.

Interesting folly hidden away in the woods. Despite visiting when it was supposed to be open, it was all locked up so couldn't go inside. Not really that much to see fr ... more

Beautiful area for clear sky at night

Wonderful community resource to introduce people to astronomy. Currently has important archaeological investigations ongoing on the site as well. They hold regular open w ... more

Having just been to the Swanage event I was so disappointed that I was forced to complain, but this fell on deaf ears! They were not prepared for the numbers that turned ... more