For the start of our 2023 season we will be open Saturday and Sunday, plus occasional weekdays: see January / February dates below.
We are reviewing our opening sessions on a monthly basis: please call ahead to check for the latest information.
PLEASE NOTE: Last admission is 2 hours ahead of the advertised closing time.
We will be open daily through the East Sussex school holidays.
January & February daytime visit:
2023 stargazing evenings:
It really helps us if you book in advance through this website (PayPal required) as we are still carefully monitoring visitor numbers, and controlling session availability in line with employee availability.
Online booking closes at 23.59 on the evening ahead of each date. If you miss the deadline, or don't want to use PayPal to pre-book you can pay on arrival; but please check we are open and call ahead before starting your journey...
Stargazing evenings must be pre-booked and have no 'walk-in' capacity.
Friday 27th 6.30 pm to 11 pm
Saturday 28th 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 28th 6.30 pm to 11 pm
Sunday 29th 10 am to 4 pm
Wednesday 1st 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 4th 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday 5th 10 am to 4 pm
East Sussex school holiday:
Friday 10th 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 11th 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 11th 6.30 pm to 11 pm
Sunday 12th to Thursday 16th 10 am to 4 pm
Friday 17th 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday 18th 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday 19th 10 am to 4 pm
Monday 20th 10 am to 4 pm
Wednesday 22nd 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 25th 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 25th 6.30 pm to 11 pm
Sunday 26th 10 am to 4 pm
PLEASE NOTE Astronomy Festival sessions are different to regular days / times...
FRIDAY 1st: 2.30 pm to 11 pm (CLOSED until 2.30 pm)
SATURDAY 2nd: 10 am to 5.30 pm
SATURDAY 2nd: 6.30 pm to 11 pm
SUNDAY 3rd: 10 am to 5 pm
MONDAY 4th: CLOSED
The Observatory Science Centre is located in a beautiful rural location.
In extreme bad weather or 'Amber / Red' weather warnings advising against non-essential travel, it may not be possible to open for the safety of visitors, employees and volunteers.
We would use our social media for the latest information if we were unable to open.
