Wild About Dark Skies Festival 2024 programme now live!
Come celebrate the night skies across the High Weald
Did you know the High Weald National Landscape has some of the darkest skies in the South East?
The Wild About Dark Skies Festival is your chance to experience these breathtaking views and join the fight against light pollution.
Running from Monday 28 October to Sunday 10 November 2024, the Festival promises a fortnight of stargazing, workshops, talks, walks and fun family activities.
The Wild About Dark Skies Festival offers something for everyone. Whether you’re an avid stargazer, a concerned resident, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, this Festival is for you. It’s an opportunity for us all to come together and connect with the beauty and tranquillity of the High Weald National Landscape.
All events will be led by local community groups and individuals passionate about the area’s Dark Skies.
The Wild About Dark Skies Festival is supported by the High Weald National Landscape Partnership and sponsored by Lund Trust.
Come and Join Us!
Free events will take place across the High Weald, from Warbleton to Wadhurst.
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun; there are some great family-friendly events, too – perfect for half term!
To find out what’s going on in your area, scroll down the page for the event programme.
Some events will require booking and others will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
See you all soon.
What is Dark Skies all about?
This is more than just a celebration; it’s a call to action. Light pollution negatively affects wildlife, contributes to climate change, and affects our own wellbeing.
The Festival aims to raise awareness about these issues and suggest small, simple lifestyle changes we can all make to help reduce light pollution in our own communities.
