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✨ DARK SKIES at Hertford Castle ✨
Hertford Castle
Sat 7th February 2026
5-8pm
✨ DARK SKIES at Hertford Castle ✨
Saturday 7 February | 5-8pm
Join us for an inspiring evening of stargazing, educational talks and hands-on activities. Highlights include a mobile planetarium and interactive learning about the impact of artificial light on people and the natural environment 🌠
Talks inside the Castle include:
🔭 An introduction to astronomy with Bayfordbury Observatory.
📖 A talk & book signing with dark sky advocate and author Megan Eaves-Egenes.
🦔 Wildlife-friendly gardening from Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.
💡 The impact of lighting at night on people and the planet with LAPDlighting.
📖✨ Shadow play and story time with Alice Hemming Author.
From 6.45pm, there will be a full light switch off, allowing visitors to experience the magic of the night sky and a guided stargazing talk with Bayfordbury Observatory.
This interactive community event is perfect for families, nature lovers and anyone curious about the night sky 🌙
🎟️ Ticket Prices
• General Admission: £2
• General Admission + Planetarium: £4
👉 For more information and to book please visit the Hertford Town Council website at https://ow.ly/nJh750XXRXa.



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