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We The Curious is an educational charity and a leading UK science centre. We produce experiences that bring people together to play, get creative with science and explore different ideas.
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Special events

Partial Solar Eclipse 2026

Experience the amazing partial solar eclipse with We the Curious

When: 12 Aug 2026, 6:17pm - 8:06pm

Where: The Downs Sea Walls Viewpoint, Clifton

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Outside of venue activity

On the 12th of August 2026, the UK will witness an amazing partial solar eclipse. The Earth, Sun, and Moon will align and from our perspective, around 90% of the Sun will be blocked by the Moon.

We the Curious will be joining the Bristol Astronomical Society and the Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge for a safe viewing session at the Seawalls viewing area overlooking Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge.

It's never safe to look directly at the Sun, so We the Curious will be handing out free eclipse viewing glasses and offering the chance to view the eclipse through our solar telescope.

We invite you to join us!

In the meantime, from the 5th of August We the Curious will be running a special eclipse activity in our Theatre of Curiosity. Visitors to our venue can learn all about eclipses and make their very own Moon on a Stick.

Visitors to We the Curious can also purchase a ticket to see our 3D Planetarium and learn even more about the wonders of space.