Family Stargazing in the Great Fen

Stars in a dark blue sky with trees silouetted

Dark Skies in the Great Fen - Guy Pilkington

Family Stargazing in the Great Fen

Location:
Great Fen Countryside Centre, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire, PE262RS
Book
Join us at our Dark Sky Discovery site in Ramsey Heights for a fun packed family stargazing evening.

Event details

Date

Time
6pm - 8.30pm
A static map of Family Stargazing in the Great Fen

About the event

Join us at the Dark Sky designated site of Ramsey Heights Countryside Centre in the heart of the Great Fen for a family-friendly stargazing evening. Take the opportunity to enjoy the views free of most light pollution and learn our most recognisable constellations to start you off on your dark sky discovery. We will be creating some star-related crafts to take home with you too.

Bring your own telescope if you have one, or you can take turns with ours. Please note this event is designed for beginners and planned with families in mind. However, if adults would like to attend just to take advantage of the facilities being open and the reassurance of staff being on site whilst using your own stargazing and photography equipment, you're very welcome to book a place too.

A photographer may be taking pictures for Wildlife Trust BCN use so please let us know if you'd rather not be included. Children will have an adult asked to complete a media consent form.

Membership:

Enjoy discounts on many Wildlife Trust BCN and Great Fen events by becoming a member today!

"Joining your local Trust is one of the most important things you can do to make sure the species and habitats we love will be there for future generations to enjoy." - David Attenborough, President Emeritus of the Wildlife Trusts.

https://www.wildlifebcn.org/become-member

Booking

Price

£5 Wildlife Trust BCN Members, £7.50 Non-Members.

Additional booking information

Please be aware that in the event of bad weather this event may be rescheduled.

Suitable for

Families, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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What to bring

Please dress appropriately for the conditions and bring a torch for navigating the site. You may like to download a stargazing app on your phone to help you pinpoint constellations. Sensible closed toe shoes/boots necessary for slippery ground. Bring a picnic blanket if you'd like to lie down although we have some foam mats available too. 

If you wish to stay on site after the event closes, cars will need to be moved outside of the main gates please.

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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Danielle Page
Contact number: 01487 815524
Contact email: info@greatfen.org.uk