Events

Are you curious about the night sky? Have you ever wanted to see planets and galaxies through a telescope, or learn about the latest discoveries in astronomy? Now’s your chance!

We run monthly events from October to April, on Wednesdays from 7:15pm to 9:15pm. Each evening begins with an engaging research talk delivered by a Surrey academic, followed by stargazing (weather permitting).

Guests will have the opportunity to observe through small telescopes provided by Guildford Astronomical Society members, as well as Surrey’s 16-inch telescope housed in the observatory dome. If the weather is cloudy, alternative indoor activities (such as a tour of the night sky) will be offered.

Upcoming dates

• 21 January 2026
• 17 February 2026 (primary school children event)
• 25 March 2026
• 15 April 2026.

Make a booking

Attendance is free but booking is required for health and safety reasons:

• Bookings open two weeks before each event
• Tickets cannot be reserved before bookings open
• Once tickets are sold out, you can join a waiting list. If places become available, we will contact people on the waiting list in the order they signed up
• Joining the waiting list does not guarantee a place.

For queries, please contact Alessia Gualandris at a.gualandris@surrey.ac.uk.

Every year we are part of World Space Week that runs in October.

We take over Guildford High Street with interactive simulations, telescopes and all things space. We even run a SEN-friendly space for those needing a calmer environment.

It's a chance for local residents to engage with our staff and students and discover the exciting research we are part of here at Surrey.