Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival 2022

[FLO]

 

This year's dates are Fri 2nd - Sun 4th September.

Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival is a relaxed family-friendly event that is especially welcoming to newcomers 🤗

If you have an interest in science or astronomy and want a fun day out with talks, workshops, displays and exhibits - we recommend you attend. 

"Whether for a day or for the whole weekend come and join us and soak up the fantastic atmosphere of our fabulous Science Centre and Observatory. Lots of fun for families and keen astronomers alike!"

The festival is less commercial than most other astronomy events. With this in mind, FLO will be there but will not be retailing. Instead we will display and demonstrate a number of beginner-friendly telescopes and will have some solar-scopes setup for those who wish to safely observe the Sun (if UK weather doesn't permit, we will display live views of the Sun via our solar observatory in Spain). 

It will be fun. Hope to see you there 😊 

[Stargazer33]

Went to this event a few years ago. It's a great place to take children as there is so much for them to see and do. Will try and get there again this year. 

[DaveS]

I did a Google Maps, and got a journey time of 3h 30 mins along the south coast. A bit far for a casual visit alas.

[UKDiver]

1 hour ago, DaveS said:

I did a Google Maps, and got a journey time of 3h 30 mins along the south coast. A bit far for a casual visit alas.

It's a horrible drive.

[FLO]

That was fun 😀

Our first time at the Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival, but definitely not our last.

It is a very special place with an easy-going friendly atmosphere that attracts a good mix of experienced astronomers, beginners and families. 

A sincere thank-you to the organisers and to everyone who stopped to say hello.

Hope to see you all again next year 🤗 

 

[Stu]

Good stuff. It’s a great place, visited on a birthday weekend trip a few years back. Glad it went well.

[Simon Pepper]

10 Mins up the road from me will definitely be there next tim. Thanks