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Walk the Planets and Star Party

Start: February 15 @ 6:00 pm
Admission: Free (booking maybe required for specific activities)

Join us to “Walk the Planets” at the iconic Seven Sisters Country Park. This short, accessible trail will see the planets laid out to scale and includes an audio trail. There will also be stargazing with Lewes Astronomical Society, storytelling, VR headsets and games, and award-winning astrophotography. “Dark Skies” Dan Oakley will be giving a talk on the history of the universe using the South Downs Way, and Prof Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director fo the Royal Astronomical Society will be talking about “The Moon: Art Science and Culture”. Make sure you dont miss the visitor centre where a number of family friendly activities will be available. The Grab & Go will also be offering a special deal hot drink and snack to keep you warm on a cold starry night.

Dont miss the Seven Sisters Night Walk (Fully Booked) Join South Downs staff for a night walk around Seven Sisters Country Park.  We’ll bring UV torches to look for biofluorescent beasties and keep an eye and ear out for other nocturnal wildlife.  This 1-hour walk will be a gentle stroll of no more than 3km around the woodland looking and listening out for various nocturnal creatures and being out at night.  For more information and to book: Eventbrite link coming soon. 

W: southdowns.gov.uk/dark-night-skies/dark-skies-festival/