Discover the stars at Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

Join us for an enchanting evening of stargazing at Reculver Towers & Roman Fort, a stunning coastal site steeped in history and natural beauty.

Led by the South East Kent Astronomical Society (SEKAS), this family-friendly session is suitable for ages 5 and up.

You’ll have the chance to:

✨ Use telescopes to observe stars, constellations and other cosmic wonders (weather permitting).

✨ Learn fascinating insights about the night sky from experienced amateur astronomers and astrophotographers.

✨ Learn the classical stories behind our names for the constellations as the Romans would have before us.

✨ Climb the North Tower and experience the atmospheric charm of Reculver under the night sky.

What to bring:

• Dress warmly—it can get very cold on the clifftop at night.
• A torch or phone with a torch function (red light preferred to preserve night vision). You can find a tutorial for iPhone here, or if you're using Android, apps like 'Twilight: Blue Light Filter' or 'Red Light' can help.
• Enhance your experience by pre-downloading a stargazing app like Stellarium or SkyView Lite ahead of time.
• Optional: folding chair, blanket, or binoculars for added comfort and personal stargazing.

Important notes:

• There are no toilet facilities on-site.
• The event will take place on grass with ruined walls and gravestones at a low level, so please wear appropriate footwear and take care when crossing the site.
• The event is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled or cancelled at short notice. Any changes will be communicate by email.

Spaces are limited, so please reserve your free ticket now.