Walk the Planets with the South Downs National Park

Join us for the South Downs National Park's Dark Skies Festival at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

19 February 2026 6pm to 8:30pm

Family-friendly activities at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

Take part in the ‘Walk the Planets’ trail with the planets laid out to scale and stargaze through telescopes (weather permitting), be captivated by our storyteller, and meet and learn about some of our most iconic nocturnal wildlife.  

Cake, coffee and hot refreshments will be available.

Parking: Forest and Butser car parks are open. For more information on parking, visit parking

Dressing for the winter weather and wearing wellies is advised. 

For further details about the Dark Skies Festival please contact the South Downs National Park.