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Discover the wonders of the universe at our interactive space event as part of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2026, with Jo and Pete from Spaces Detectives and featuring various immersive activities!

The Space Detectives lead a presentation to set the space scene, before taking you on journey through the stars as you enter their brand-new planetarium dome, then leave Earth behind as you use VR Showtime headsets to go on a virtual voyage into space.

Lastly, if the skies are clear, you are invited to star gaze from our Nectar Gardens using high end “Go To” telescopes, with astronomers on hand to guide and assist. As well as all of this, you can take a browse of the astrophotography gallery with opportunity to speak with astronomers. It is set to be a packed, unforgettable experience guaranteed to leave you in awe!

To fuel your journey into space, you will begin the evening with a seasonal supper utilising homegrown garden produce from our Kitchen Garden and served in our Nectary Restaurant. Menu details will be announced soon.

About Space Detectives:

Jo Richardson, the founder and owner of ‘Space Detectives’, is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society as well as one of the current 6 UK Space Ambassadors working on behalf of the European Space Education Office. She works alongside her husband Pete, who is an internationally acclaimed Astrophotographer and Telescope Maker. Supporting them at large events are their team of astronomers who are all keen to share their love and passion for all things “Space” with the wider public. Jo is the resident astronomer for Exmoor National Park Dark Sky Reserve, as well as an advisor to other National Parks, such as the Yorkshire Dales, Cranborne Chase and the North York Moors. Her long-held belief is that if she can inspire just one person to “look up” and see what lies beyond the remit of our home planet, then her job has been wholly worthwhile.

Date: Wed 28th October 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm (doors open at 6pm, finish time is approx)
Ticket Price: £32.50

Please note:

The event is suitable for beginners, those new to cosmology and stargazing, for adults and older children age 10 years +.
Tickets must be booked in advance and cannot be purchased on the door.
Please ensure you specify any dietary requirements at the time of booking, and arrive in good time ready for supper which will be served at 6:30pm.

Doors open at 6pm, supper starts at 6:30pm, and drinks and refreshments will be available to purchase from the Nectary Restaurant between 6pm – 7pm. The event will finish at approximately 9pm.

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