NWT Sweet Briar Marshes: Winter stargazing (17 March)

Schedule

Tue Mar 17 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

BMX track, Sloughbottom Park | Norwich, EN

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Stargazing at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes! Spot the North Star, Jupiter, clusters and constellations while learning to navigate the sky.
About this Event

Can you find the North Star? Join us on this introduction to the night sky to find out how. We will also find other interesting objects including Jupiter, double stars and star clusters and use constellations to navigate the night sky.

Do bring along your own binoculars and a red torch/rear bicycle light if you have them. You can also download free night sky navigation apps to your phone.

Please note this event is suitable for adults only.

This activity is weather dependent. We will cancel the event the day before the event is due to take place if the weather looks rainy or overcast, so please make sure you check your email.

Please meet at the BMX track at Sloughbottom Park, What3Words ///riots.warns.thanks

Further details will be shared with you a few days before the event.



Accessibility

Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any specific needs or requirements in order to make your experience of this event more enjoyable.

To find out more about Sweet Briar Marshes and to join our keep informed mailing list visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/SweetBriar


Photo credit: Lauren May Witney

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BMX track, Sloughbottom Park, Sloughbottom Park, Norwich, United Kingdom

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