Orwell Astronomical Society (Ipswich)
Open Evenings
We hold observatory open evenings approximately annually. They provide an opportunity to visit Orwell Park Observatory and, if the sky is clear, to look through the historic Tomline Refractor in the observatory and a variety of smaller telescopes situated in the grounds.
It is not necessary to book to attend an open evening - simply turn up for the event.
Enter at purple marker ("open evening entrance").
Our address is:
Orwell Astronomical Society (Ipswich)
c/o Orwell Park School
Nacton
Ipswich
IP10 0ER
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Our next open evening(s) will be on Friday 24 October (confirmed) and possibly also Saturday 25 October 2025 (to be confirmed).
Opening times: 7.30pm - 10.00pm.
Access to the observatory is via two flights of stairs and a spiral staircase.
There are no toilet facilities at the observatory.