General things to be aware of if visiting the observatory:

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Please note there is NO PARKING on Waterhouse lane. Please park on Hayes lane, by the war memorial. Keep the Waterhouse lane entrance clear for residents to safely enter and exit. If you drive into Waterhouse lane you are likely to get stuck!

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Waterhouse lane to the observatory is dark and can be uneven and sometimes muddy under foot. See our website for directions - we are not easy to find. https://www.croydonastro.org.uk/observatory​Bring a torch by all means for the lane, but keep it pointed down and turn it off at the observatory please. We have red lights so you can navigate the site well in the dark.​There are no toilets.​It will be colder than you think!