Family Stargazing Evening at Allan Bank
Join us for a family-friendly evening learning about the universe and stargazing in Grasmere.
- Booking essential
Explore the wonders of the winter night sky. Our astronomy experts will take you on a whistle stop tour of the universe on the big screen. You will learn some fun facts about stars, planets and galaxies.
Then, weather permitting, we will head outside and get hands-on using telescopes and binoculars to go in search of sparkling star clusters, distant galaxies and some giant planets.
The content of this evening is family-orientated and suitable for adults with children of all ages.
Please note if the weather is poor or cloudy the event will still go ahead. Our astronomers will instead take more time to take you on a virtual tour of the universe on the screen!
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All CHILDREN UNDER 6 | £0.00 |
| All CHILDREN AGED 6 - 12 | £2.50 |
| All ADULTS AND OVER 12'S | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Please park in the village and make your way up the driveway to Allan Bank. Members of our team will be there to meet you and direct you from here.
- What to bring and wear
Bring a torch and binoculars if you have them. Please wear warm clothing. Please also wear suitable footwear for walking on a footpath which is well graded but slightly rough in places.
- Accessibility
The indoor area is wheelchair accessible. The outdoor part of the evening involves a 50m walk on well graded footpath. We can accommodate those with accessibility needs if we know in advance.
- Other
Warm drinks (tea/coffee/hot chocolate), fruit squash and biscuits will be available all evening. Please note if the weather is poor or cloudy the event will still go ahead. Our astronomers will instead take more time to take you on a virtual tour of the universe on the screen!
Upcoming events
Stargazing Night at Allan Bank
Join us for a night learning about the universe and stargazing in Grasmere.
Family Storytelling Sessions
Come along to our winter storytelling session to fuel the imagination of young children and their grown-ups.
Community Dark Skies Night
Free event. To help celebrate the Grasmere Switch Off we will be opening the grounds of Allan Bank after dark to allow visitors to enjoy this unique date in the year where you can enjoy a true dark skies experience.