Stargazing Over Dover:

A Night with the Stars

DATE

Tues 29 Oct at Dover Castle & Fri 1 Nov at Western Heights 

TIME

7-8pm, with arrival from 6:45pm

LOCATION

Dover Castle 

SUITABLE FOR

Everyone

Join English Heritage and the South East Kent Astronomical Society for an unforgettable stargazing experience over Dover’s iconic historic sites.

    • Tuesday 29th October at Dover Castle
    • Friday 1st November at Western Heights

Using professional telescopes, you’ll explore the wonders of the night sky and take home a constellation guide for your future stargazing adventures.

The event is aimed at young people aged 11-19, though family members of all ages are welcome to join. Please note that it is not recommended for children under 5. All children under 18 must be supervised at all times while on site.

This event is weather-dependent and may be changed or cancelled at short notice.

To book your place, please email: Dover.Castle@english-heritage.org.uk.

If you require transportation assistance, Future Foundry will be operating a minibus service. For more information, email: DYF@futurefoundry.org.uk.

This event forms part of the Dover Youth Festival. For more information about the festival and its events, please visit click here.

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How to book

To book your place, please email: Dover.Castle@english-heritage.org.uk.

How to find us

Property: Dover Castle
Address: Castle Hill, Dover, CT16 1HU
Location: Dover, Kent, South East

Membership starts from £42

Membership gives you unlimited access to castles and gardens, historic houses and abbeys, and kids go free...

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