Walk the Planets and Star Party at Seven Sisters Country Park
15 February 2025
18:00 to 20:30
Join us to “Walk the Planets” at the iconic Seven Sisters Country Park. This short, accessible trail will see the planets laid out to scale and includes an audio trail.
There will also be stargazing with Lewes Astronomical Society, storytelling, VR headsets and games, and award-winning astrophotography.
“Dark Skies” Dan Oakley will be giving a talk on the history of the universe using the South Downs Way, and Prof Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society will be talking on “The Moon: Art, Science and Culture”. You can also enjoy the visitor centre and grab a special deal hot drink and snack. An event for the whole family.
Includes – Seven Sisters Night Walk (Booking required)
Join South Downs staff for a night walk around Seven Sisters Country Park. We’ll bring UV torches to look for biofluorescent beasties and keep an eye and ear out for other nocturnal wildlife. This 1-hour walk will be a gentle stroll of no more than 3km around the woodland looking and listening out for various nocturnal creatures and being out at night. For more information and to book: Eventbrite link coming soon.
Includes – Seven Sisters Night Run (Booking required)
Join South Downs staff for a 6km run through and around Seven Sisters Country Park. We will take the opportunity to stop to reflect and notice the Dark Skies and world around us. Needed – a good torch (head or hand torch) and grippy shoes. The run should take around 90 minutes, with plenty of time for stopping. There is no set pace and we will take a slow and steady approach. For more information and to book: Eventbrite link coming soon
