Opening times

Visiting the Observatory in the day time with family and friends or your school? We want everyone to have a brilliant day out.

Weekends and School Holidays (see below for dates).

Open to all: 10am – 5pm

28th, 29th & 30th August 2026

Open to Astronomy Festival ticket holders only

Summer Holidays 2026:

Thursday 23rd July – Wednesday 2nd September

October Half-term 2026:

Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November

Winter Holidays 2026/27:

Saturday 19th December – Sunday 3rd January

We are open Tuesday-Fridays during East Sussex term-time exclusively for school trips and other education groups.

Book now for dates from Tuesday 8th September 2026 onwards.