Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory

Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory

Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL

Observing location for Torbay Astronomical Society who host regular observation evenings from the ground of the grammar school including opening up the school’s observatory.


Location events organiser

Torbay Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Torbay Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Torquay Ski Slope (1.1 miles away) updated 04/10/24 at 12:01.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Torbay Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 17th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

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  • Observation evening with Torbay Astronomical Society

    Thursday 7th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

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  • Torbay Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 21st November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

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  • Observation evening with Torbay Astronomical Society

    Thursday 5th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

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  • Torbay Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 19th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

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  • Torbay Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 16th January 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

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