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Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme | Full programme
Please note: Due to cloud coverage, our partners, NI Amateur Astronomy Society have advised this event should move to Friday 6 September, 8.30pm. All ticketholders will have received an email directly.
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Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island. Astronomers from the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society will be on hand with their telescopes ready to explore the planets and galaxies above.
Hotties Chocolate and the Mallow Makers will provide a special warm treat of hot chocolate and toasted marshmallow topping to finish the evening.
Oatmilk and Vegan/Dairy free hot chocolate also available.
Find out more about the islands most easterly point, Burr Point.
Things to note
Meeting point, Millisle Beach car park (BT22 2HS) to depart for Burr Point at 8.30pm.
This event is for suitable for all ages. All children under 18yrs must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Refreshments are limited to one cup of hot chocolate per person.
* Please dress appropriately, the evenings can get quite cold. * Torches - Whilst torches are of course essential items they can adversely affect your stargazing experience. If you are bringing a torch, ensure it is a red torch. Leave your phone in your pocket, and if you do need to use white light for any reason be mindful of other stargazers!
Stargazing events are weather dependant.
Accessibility
A mixture of hard standing and grass on flat surface. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Dietary requirements
Please ensure that you check with all members of your party regarding food allergies, intolerances, and dietary requirements prior to booking tickets.
It is the responsibility of the ticketholder to inform a member of staff at the host venue about food allergies and intolerances.
Ticketing closes for this event on 30 August.
Full terms and conditions apply, see our Terms and Conditions page.
Online booking fee applies. None when booking in person or by phone via our Visitor Information Centres.
Getting there
Free Bus
A free bus will be provided to transport all participants from Millisle Beach to Burr Point:
8.30pm | Bus departs Millisle Beach car park
9.00pm | Stargazing event starts at Burr Point
10.30pm | Bus returns to Millisle Beach car park
Car Parking
Millisle Beach has a free car park for participants to use.
Accessibility
Accessible parking will be available at the car park at Burr Point. Requests for accessible parking must be made in advance, please state requirements at the time of booking by emailing events@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
The site is wheelchair accessible but it will be dark.
Accessible toilets will be available.
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Burr Point Sculpture Artist: Ned Jackson Smyth.
[Please note, this event is being photographed/filmed. Images may be used in Ards and North Down Borough Council promotional material. If you do not want your image to be used, please inform our event staff].
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | £5.00 per ticket |
Online booking fee applies. None when booking in person or by phone via our Visitor Information Centres.
