Stargazing Sunday Roast - Nettlecombe Court

NO DOGS AT THE CENTRE PLEASE, CAN REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE

Discover Saturn's rings, the moon and galaxies close up, under Exmoor's  darkest skies at Nettlecombe Court Estate. After a hearty 2-course Roast  Dinner and hot dessert in the Grade I listed Great Hall, step outside a short  distance onto the lawns and peak through the collection of Dobsonian  telescopes with your guides, Liz and Gary. Enjoy a Deep Space projected show in the beautiful Trevelyan room, surrounded by 900 years of history.  Dinner is served 'refectory style', dining at long tables. No dogs in the centre, dogs can be walked with a lead around the grounds. £30 pp.

FAQ

The Bar - Shall be open from 6.00pm - please bring cash and card

Will it be cold - Outdoors, yes! So wrap up with layers and wear strong sturdy, warm and comfortable shows with thick socks. No flip flops or open toes.

Do we walk far - no, the stargazing lawn is 20 yds outside the main Nettlecombe Court building.

Allergies / Dietary - Please inform us AT LEAST 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE of your needs. 

Dining Style - Food shall be served REFECTORY STYLE and SELF-CLEARING- this is a Residential Centre for students and Learned Societies. 

Meal - Main Meal is a meat/nut roast, vegetables, roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding and gravy. Dessert is served hot with either cream or custard. Dessert is self-service. 

Dogs - can be kept in your vehicle and walked the grounds ON A LEAD. Please clean up the mess afterwards. Students use the grounds for ecological study.

Children - are welcome. Same ticket price applies.

Whats the Show all about - its a 20 minute presentation showing you deep space imagery and how to navigate the night sky

Laser pointer - please let us know if you are affected by lasers / are epilleptic