Northolt Branch Observatories, Uxbridge

#9 among attractions in Uxbridge

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Northolt Branch Observatories is an astronomical observatory located in London, England. NBO collects follow-up astrometry of near-Earth asteroids and other small Solar System objects. It focuses on public outreach, sharing images, videos and information about asteroids on social media. ()

Coordinates: 51°33'17"N, 0°22'19"W

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Harrow (Roxeth)Uxbridge United Kingdom

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Day trips

Northolt Branch Observatories – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northolt Manor, Polish Air Force Memorial, Northala Fields, Islip Manor Meadows.

0.7 miS
Park
Northolt Manor, London
20 min walk • Northolt Manor is a 1.8 hectare scheduled monument, local nature reserve and Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, in Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. It is owned and managed by Ealing Council.
1.3 miW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Memorial site
Polish Air Force Memorial, London
33 min walk • The Polish Air Force Memorial is a war memorial in West London, England in memory of airmen from Poland who served in the Royal Air Force as part of the Polish contribution to World War II.
1 miS
Park, Playground
Northala Fields, London
27 min walk • Northala Fields is a park located in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. It was opened in 2008 and consists of four artificial hills standing next to the A40 Western Avenue, as well as several fishing lakes, a large field area a children's play area and adjacent café.
0.8 miSW
Park
Islip Manor Meadows, Uxbridge
22 min walk • Islip Manor Meadows is a 23.75 hectare Local Nature Reserve and Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation in Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. It is owned and managed by Ealing Council.
1.4 miSW
51°32'31"N • 0°23'46"W
Dinosaur Escape Adventure Golf, London
35 min walk • Golf, Game and entertainment center, Mini golf
0.8 miS
Town, Area
Northolt, London
20 min walk • Northolt is a town in West London, England, spread across both sides of the A40 trunk road. It is 11 miles west-northwest of Charing Cross and is one of the seven major towns that make up the London Borough of Ealing.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Roxeth, Uxbridge
38 min walk • Roxeth was a hamlet in the ancient Harrow on the Hill parish, which now forms part of the London Borough of Harrow in Greater London, England. The ancient parish of Harrow on the Hill, or simply Harrow, was one of the largest parishes in Middlesex.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
South Ruislip, Uxbridge
24 min walk • South Ruislip is an area of north west London in the London Borough of Hillingdon, south-east of Ruislip, south of Eastcote, north-west of Northolt, and west of South Harrow. A 2017 estimation put the population of South Ruislip ward as 13,150 residents. The population, according to the 2001 UK census, was 10,823.
1.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
South Harrow, London
29 min walk • South Harrow is the southern part of the town of Harrow, located south-west of Harrow-on-the-Hill in the London Borough of Harrow.
~1360 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Earlsmead Stadium, London
7 min walk • Earlsmead Stadium is a football stadium in Harrow, north-west London, England. It is the home ground of Harrow Borough F.C. The stadium has a capacity of 3,070 people, which includes 350 seats and standing under cover for 1,000 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northolt Branch Observatories?

Nearby attractions include Northolt Manor, London (20 min walk), Northolt, London (20 min walk), Islip Manor Meadows, Uxbridge (22 min walk), South Ruislip, Uxbridge (24 min walk).

How to get to Northolt Branch Observatories by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northolt Branch Observatories:

Bus

Sandown Way • Lines: 282 (6 min walk)
Northolt High School • Lines: 282 (7 min walk)

Metro

Northolt • Lines: Central (12 min walk)
South Ruislip • Lines: Central (31 min walk)

Train

Northolt Park (15 min walk)