Astrofair will take place this year on the 28th June
South West Astronomy Fair
The Norman Lockyer Observatory
Sidmouth, Devon
Saturday 28th June 2025
You can see a local press report of the 2024 event from the Sidmouth Herald: https://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/24425018.sidmouth-astrofair-event-offered-something-ages/
Activities at the event:
– Free tours with talks of the Historical Telescope Dome
– Free Access to The Planetarium Shows
– Free programme of Events and Talks by the NLO Groups
– Live Solar Observing (weather permitting)
– Displays from Astronomy Societies
– Trade Marquee with Exhibitors: Widescreen Centre, First Light Optics, Bresser, MSG Meteorites, Society for Popular Astronomy
– More activities currently being planned
The Guest speakers will give interesting talks on a topical area within current astronomy and will include visual presentations. These will be held in the main Lecture Theatre. Due to demand, tickets can be purchased in advance; the cost is additional to the event entrance fee.
Speakers
These presentations are additional to the entrance fee. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day if space is available.
Times and topics to be announced:
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
 Mike Foulkes Director of the BAA Saturn, Uranus and Neptune Section. | ||
| Martin Lewis https://skyinspector.co.uk/ | ||
 Dr Megan Argo BEM Astrophysicist & Science Communicator https://drmeganargo.net/ | ||
 Professor Chris Lintott FRAS Astrophysicist and presenter of The Sky At Night |
Food and drink is available to buy on the day.
Entrance fee: Adults £15, Children free with adult.
Lecture Tickets £5
All enquiries Email to – astrofair@normanlockyer.com
If you would like to book a trade stand the please fill in this form and send it to astrofair@normanlockyer.com
If you would like to become a member of the Norman Lockyer Society click here: Joining the NLO