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The BBC Sky at Night team have filmed the whole of the next episode here at The Observatory Science ...
read more » 14th May 2013 11:40
We have the following seasonal, part time vacancies: Weekend assistant Weekday assistant Job de...
read more » 29th Apr 2013 18:17
On Friday 12th April The Centre will be the venue for an astronomy themed Teacher Training Workshop ...
read more » 4th Apr 2013 13:46
The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
Fax: 01323 832741

"Drop-in" Activities

Building the pipe cannon Zany Zone

Throughout the year the Centre offers a family "Make and Take" activity area. This is open most Mondays during the local school holidays between 11am and 4pm. There are lots of fun make and take activities to do as well as some simple science experiments, colouring and intriguing puzzles. This activity is £1 per child in addition to the normal admission charge. Please note that any child aged 2 years and over will be charged for the Zany Zone.

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Dates for 2013

February 18th
April 8th
May27th
July29th 
August5th, 12th, & 19th  
October 28th 

No booking is necessary for the Zany Zone

Looking through microscopes Ecology Zone

The Ecology Zone, will be stationed in the red and white tent at the rear of the building between 11am and 4pm each friday during the local school summer holidays. This activity gives you the opportunity to look at many interesting things through a microscope as well as learning about nature through fun games, including "Build a Butterfly". You can also draw and colour what you see from specimens available.

There is NO extra charge for this activity. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. These activities may change at short notice. 

No booking is necessary for the ecology tent.