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Stargazing (Credit: Lauren May Witney)

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Winter stargazing

Location:
Sweet Briar Marshes, Sweet Briar Marshes is in the northwest of Norwich in the Mile Cross and Wensum wards, around two miles from the city centre.
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Stargazing at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes! Spot the North Star, Jupiter, clusters and constellations while learning to navigate the sky.

Event details

Meeting point

BMX track at Sloughbottom Park What3Words ///riots.warns.thanks

Date

Time
6:00pm - 7:30pm
A static map of NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Winter stargazing

About the 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.

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.

This event is suitable for adults only.

 

Booking

Price

Free

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead

Dogs on short leads. Visitors with dogs must stay on the paths and keep dogs on a two metre lead to avoid disturbance to livestock and wildlife. Some areas of the site may have a temporary no dog policy in place - please observe signage on site.

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What to bring

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.

Uneven under foot. Waterproof shoes or wellies recommended.

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

 

Accessibility on reserves

Important Information

Important Health and Safety Information

Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring sun cream, water and a sunhat.