Moor Park Observatory public open evening

Moor Park Observatory public open evening

The third Thursday of the month from January 2024 to December 2024, except for December

Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park
Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3AE, North West

Pop along to the Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory in Preston’s Moor Park for an evening of stargazing with Preston and District Astronomical Society astronomers.

The observatory is open for public visits most third Thursday evenings of each month (except for December).

These sessions are suitable for everyone, including children and novices. Telescopes are provided, and you can take yours if you have one.

No prior booking is required, however we recommend contacting the Society prior to your visit to confirm the event is taking place.


Event organiser

Preston and District Astronomical Society organises these events

Please contact Preston and District Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of Moor Park Observatory public open evening events at Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park. You can view events at this location on a calendar.

  • Moor Park Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 17th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park, Preston, PR2 3AE

    More info
  • Moor Park Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 21st November 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park, Preston, PR2 3AE

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Bowland Wild Boar Park

    Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2QT (9.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Graystock Lodge – Cockerham

    Cockerham, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0ER (12.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Clerk Laithe Lodge

    Slaidburn Road, Newton in Bowland, Lancashire, BB7 (15.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Daisy Bank Camp

    Blackshaw Head, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7JB (25.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Granny House Holiday Cottage

    Bell Busk, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DU (27.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Jackdaw Cottage

    3 Garden Terrace, Baycliff, Cumbria, LA12 9RP (29.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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