The BBC Sky at Night team have filmed the whole of the next episode here at The Observatory Science ...
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14th May 2013 11:40
We have the following seasonal, part time vacancies:
Weekend assistant
Weekday assistant
Job de...
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29th Apr 2013 18:17
On Friday 12th April The Centre will be the venue for an astronomy themed Teacher Training Workshop ...
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4th Apr 2013 13:46
The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
Fax: 01323 832741
Fax: 01323 832741
Admission Prices 2013
| With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid | Notes | |
| Adult | £8.80 | £8.00 | |
| Child (4-16 yrs) | £6.60 | £6.00 | |
| Senior | £6.90 | £6.25 | |
| Family of 4 | £27.20 | £24.70 | Maximum 2 Adults i.e. 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children |
| Family of 5 | £31.00 | £28.15 | Maximum 2 Adults i.e. 2 adults + 3 children or 1 adult + 4 children |
| Members | FREE | FREE | Membership Information |
| Carers (ID required or similar) | FREE | FREE |
The Observatory Science Centre reserves the right to alter admission prices without prior notice.
PLUS! Blue Peter Badge Winners have free admission to The Centre whenever normal admission prices apply. Free admission will not be granted without a valid ID card and badge. Badge Winners will be aware of their terms and conditions which are also on the Blue Peter website.
PLUS! Blue Peter Badge Winners have free admission to The Centre whenever normal admission prices apply. Free admission will not be granted without a valid ID card and badge. Badge Winners will be aware of their terms and conditions which are also on the Blue Peter website.
Gift Aid admission
Science Projects Ltd is a registered charity No. 298542 and one way in which you can support The Centre is through Gift Aid.
This can be actioned by making a donation on top of the admission price or through joining the membership scheme.
The extra makes a massive difference and will help to maintain and develop this unique centre.
Groups
Pre-booked daytime groups only (not schools) of 15+
Adults £7.00
Children £5.00
Seniors £5.25
For further details please visit the Daytime Groups section
Pre-booked evening groups only (not schools)
£175 (+vat) for up to 25 people, then £7 (+vat) per additional person
For further details please visit the Evening Groups section
Pre-booked daytime groups only (not schools) of 15+
Adults £7.00
Children £5.00
Seniors £5.25
For further details please visit the Daytime Groups section
Pre-booked evening groups only (not schools)
£175 (+vat) for up to 25 people, then £7 (+vat) per additional person
For further details please visit the Evening Groups section
Pre-booked daytime School groups only
Pupils £4.75
Pupils including telescope tour or science show £5.50
Team Challenges £6.45
Pre-booked evening School groups only
Pupils £9.50
Price includes food.
All accompanying adults with school groups are admitted free of charge
For further details please visit the Schools section
Pupils £4.75
Pupils including telescope tour or science show £5.50
Team Challenges £6.45
Pre-booked evening School groups only
Pupils £9.50
Price includes food.
All accompanying adults with school groups are admitted free of charge
For further details please visit the Schools section
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
The Centre is located within the beautiful Herstmonceux Castle Estate, home of The Bader International Study Centre of Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. Admission to the gardens and grounds is via a separate entry ticket purchased from the castle entrance kiosk, and castle tours can be pre -booked (when available).
If you wish to visit both The Centre and the gardens & grounds, please purchase a combined ticket from the castle entrance kiosk. Please note that the gardens and grounds have a shorter season than the science centre. Refer to their website for details.
If you wish to visit both The Centre and the gardens & grounds, please purchase a combined ticket from the castle entrance kiosk. Please note that the gardens and grounds have a shorter season than the science centre. Refer to their website for details.