What’s On

What’s on at OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory


Take a journey through time and space with a visitor experience that’s out of this world. Book your visit to Northern Ireland’s only International Dark Sky Park.

Daily tours

OM Exhibition Guided Tours

Star hop across the universe on one of our daily guided tours. Our interactive exhibition links the landscape with the astronomical and archaeological heritage of the Sperrins, featuring holographic installations.

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May & June Dates

Stars and Stones Explored

A journey of exploration from OM Dark Sky Park in Davagh Forest to Beaghmore Stone Circles, discovering the connections between the stars and the stones. May Stars & Stones Explored  May’s Stars and Stones Explored will coincide...

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Stars above Beaghmore Stone Circles in the night sky

Monthly Event

Bat Walk

We are returning with our incredible Bat Walks just in time for International Bat Appreciation Day! Celebrating our incredible flying friends with a special Bat Walk at sunset! Join us for an evening of discovery...

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Bats flying in the sky at sunset

Monthly Sessions

Forest Bathing

Step away from the rush of everyday life and immerse yourself in the calm of nature. Join us in Davagh Forest for a deeply restorative Forest Bathing experience designed to help you slow down and...

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Monthly Sessions

Lunar Observing Sessions

Join us at OM for one of our monthly Lunar Observing Sessions. When skies are clear we will observe the partially lit Moon using our range of telescopes and binoculars. You will also visit our...

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Image of the moon through the tree tops

Monthly event

AstronOMy Club

Join us for our monthly astronomy Club at OM, open to all abilities and interests. This is a sociable evening session with our resident astronomer discussing what is currently visible in the night sky. April...

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Spiral Galaxy M51 in deep space

Monthly Sessions

New Moon Observing Sessions

The best time of the month to go stargazing! Join us at OM for one of our New Moon Observing Sessions.  A New Moon occurs every month when the Moon is not visible in our...

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Stars in the sky above the tree tops

Monthly event

Junior AstronOMy Club

Calling all junior astronomers and space enthusiasts! Come join us at OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory for a tour through outer space. This event is designed for primary school age, but all ages are...

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Group tours on request

OM Group Tours

An unforgettable experience and great facilities for groups.  Group tours are only available on request and must be booked in advance.

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Tours on request

Stars and Stones Experience

Spend a night under the stars, learn about the ancient Beaghmore Stone Circles and gaze at the constellations through a state-of-the-art telescope at OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory. Boasting the darkest sky in the...

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Booking Closed until October 2026

OM Odyssey Outdoor Film

A film projection on to the outside of the Observatory building, our OM Odyssey will take you on a journey through time and space.

OM Dark Sky ParkOctober to January only
Couple sitting outside in the dark watching a film projection
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Guided tours every day of the week!

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