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Primrose Hill
Park · Camden
Open west-facing slope and skyline views. Arrive early for maximum around 7.13pm.
On Wednesday 12 August 2026, London gets a deep partial solar eclipse - around 91% of the Sun covered at maximum (about 7.13pm). First contact is roughly 6.17pm; the show wraps near 8.06pm (times BST).
You need a clear western/southern sky, patience, and proper eclipse glasses or a safe projection method - never stare at the Sun.
These are Sidetrack open spots for watching: hills and parks with room to breathe and a horizon line.
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
Attraction · Greenwich
Astronomy home ground - hilltop parkland above the river.