The Night Sky at Hoghton Tower
Saturday 1st of March 2025
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us for a fascinating evening of night sky discovery! We will be joined by members of Preston & District Astronomical Society (PADAS) who will share their knowledge and experience with us.
Ticketholders are free to arrive at anytime from 4:00pm until 7:45pm before the final talk begins at 8:00pm and stay as long as you like until the site closes at 10:00pm.
There will be a series of talks during the evening for you to enjoy. These will be given by members of PADAS. Your ticket is valid for all the talks.
5:00pm - How Big Is Space?
6:30pm - How To Get Into Stargazing
8:00pm - The Lives of Stars
Exhibition & Night Sky Viewing
Throughout the evening you will be able to explore an exhibition of space related memorabilia in the Billiard Room and spend some time out in the Wilderness Garden (weather permitting) looking up at the evening sky using telescopes provided by Preston & District Astronomical Society members.
Members will also be happy to chat with people wanting to take their interest in the subject further including the types of equipment involved.
Event Schedule:
4:00pm Doors Open
4:00pm – 10pm Exhibition of space related memorabilia (Billiard Room)
4:00pm – 9:30pm Tearoom open for light refreshments
5:00pm How Big is Space? (Banqueting Hall)
Explore some of these amazing and mind-blowing facts. This is a family friendly, fun presentation aimed primarily (but certainly not exclusively) at young people age 7+. The talk will last approximately 45 minutes.
6:30pm How To Get Into Stargazing (Banqueting Hall)
More details to follow
8:00pm The Lives of Stars (Banqueting Hall)
More details to follow
10:00pm Site Closes
Food & Drink:
The tearoom will be open for light refreshments 4:00pm – 9:30pm.
Comfort & Safety
Whilst the fires will be lit, we would advise you to dress warmly for the evening as this historic building can feel chilly and there will be the opportunity to spend some time outdoors looking at the evening sky.
The gardens will be lit with red light to allow your eyes to adjust more easily and maximise the opportunity of viewing the evening sky, please take care.
Access
As a Grade I listed historic site, Hoghton Tower does have some access restrictions, for further information see our Facilities & Access Information on our website.
The evening is in aid of the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (Registered Charity Number: 508357).
Refunds
All tickets are sold as non-refundable and non-transferable. Please check your tickets carefully and ensure that you can commit to the date and time before you complete your booking, as regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any changes once your booking is finalised.
Every effort will be made to accommodate late arrivals, however, entry would need to be at an appropriate time so as not to disturb the presentation and cannot be guaranteed. No refund will be due in this instance.
If we have to cancel the event for any reason, you will be offered a full refund.
Ticket options
Saturday 1st of March 2025
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us for a fascinating evening of night sky discovery! We will be joined by members of Preston & District Astronomical Society (PADAS) who will share their knowledge and experience with us.
Ticketholders are free to arrive at anytime from 4:00pm until 7:45pm before the final talk begins at 8:00pm and stay as long as you like until the site closes at 10:00pm.
There will be a series of talks during the evening for you to enjoy. These will be given by members of PADAS. Your ticket is valid for all the talks.
5:00pm - How Big Is Space?
6:30pm - How To Get Into Stargazing
8:00pm - The Lives of Stars
Exhibition & Night Sky Viewing
Throughout the evening you will be able to explore an exhibition of space related memorabilia in the Billiard Room and spend some time out in the Wilderness Garden (weather permitting) looking up at the evening sky using telescopes provided by Preston & District Astronomical Society members.
Members will also be happy to chat with people wanting to take their interest in the subject further including the types of equipment involved.
Event Schedule:
4:00pm Doors Open
4:00pm – 10pm Exhibition of space related memorabilia (Billiard Room)
4:00pm – 9:30pm Tearoom open for light refreshments
5:00pm How Big is Space? (Banqueting Hall)
Explore some of these amazing and mind-blowing facts. This is a family friendly, fun presentation aimed primarily (but certainly not exclusively) at young people age 7+. The talk will last approximately 45 minutes.
6:30pm How To Get Into Stargazing (Banqueting Hall)
More details to follow
8:00pm The Lives of Stars (Banqueting Hall)
More details to follow
10:00pm Site Closes
Food & Drink:
The tearoom will be open for light refreshments 4:00pm – 9:30pm.
Comfort & Safety
Whilst the fires will be lit, we would advise you to dress warmly for the evening as this historic building can feel chilly and there will be the opportunity to spend some time outdoors looking at the evening sky.
The gardens will be lit with red light to allow your eyes to adjust more easily and maximise the opportunity of viewing the evening sky, please take care.
Access
As a Grade I listed historic site, Hoghton Tower does have some access restrictions, for further information see our Facilities & Access Information on our website.
The evening is in aid of the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (Registered Charity Number: 508357).
Refunds
All tickets are sold as non-refundable and non-transferable. Please check your tickets carefully and ensure that you can commit to the date and time before you complete your booking, as regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any changes once your booking is finalised.
Every effort will be made to accommodate late arrivals, however, entry would need to be at an appropriate time so as not to disturb the presentation and cannot be guaranteed. No refund will be due in this instance.
If we have to cancel the event for any reason, you will be offered a full refund.
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