Place to visit
Old Observatory, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Old Observatory is an observatory in United Kingdom (Oxford). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is February to March and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- United Kingdom
- You can go
- February to March and December.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 64 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- University of Oxford
- Coordinates
- 51.75996, -1.2534
What it is and where
Old Observatory is an observatory in United Kingdom (Oxford).
It is in Oxford, where this site lists 119 more places to see, 1.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.75996, -1.2534; the nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- University of Oxford
It is one of the Stargazing places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Old Observatory: February to March and December.
- JanBetter not8:03
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBetter not13:37
- MayBetter not15:25
- JunBetter not16:25
- JulBetter not16:00
- AugBetter not14:25
- SepBetter not12:23
- OctBetter not10:21
- NovBetter not8:31
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pitt Rivers MuseumMuseum in Oxford, England, UK177 m
- Oxford University Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum in Oxford, United Kingdom217 m
- Rainbow Bridge, OxfordIn Oxford, England403 m
- St Giles' Church, OxfordGrade I listed church in Oxford, UK492 m
- Oxford OratoryRoman Catholic church in Oxford, England585 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Stargazing
- Jodrell Bank Observatory: astronomical observatory in Cheshire, England, UK
- Royal Observatory, Edinburgh: observatory in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Mills Observatory: observatory and museum in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Chilbolton Observatory: facility for atmospheric and radio research
- Aldershot Observatory: grade II listed refracting telescope in Aldershot, United Kingdom
- Bayfordbury Observatory: observatory in Hertfordshire, England, UK
Every United Kingdom place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Observatory?
It is an observatory in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit Old Observatory?
February to March and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Old Observatory?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 64 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Rainbow Bridge, Oxford. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.