As an educational charity, it really helps us with our planning if you can pre-book your admission tickets: PayPal is required and the cut off time is 23.59 on the evening before each session.
But if you do not want to use PayPal then you can pay on arrival (card / phone / watch / cash and even cheques accepted).
If you have not pre-booked you are welcome to call ahead to check details for the day, and please do check we are open before starting your journey.
| With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid | Notes | |
| Adult | £12.05 | £10.95 | |
| Child (4-17) | £9.85 | £8.95 | |
| Senior (65+) | £10.95 | £9.95 | |
| Family of 4 | £38.50 | £35 |
Maximum of 2 Adults 2 Adults + 2 Children or 1 Adult + 3 Children |
| Family of 5 | £46.20 | £42 |
Maximum of 2 Adults 2 Adults + 3 Children or 1 Adult + 4 Children |
| Carers* | FREE | Free | Requires production of I-Go Card, Compass Card, Blue Badge, benefit award Letter or similar. |
Children will not be admitted unless accompanied by a responsible adult / senior at all times
* 1 to 1 Carers admitted free of charge when accompanying a paying child / adult. Please book on-line but you will be required to show your I-Go Card, Compass Card, benefit award letter, or similar when you arrive for your visit.
The Observatory Science Centre reserves the right to alter admission prices without prior notice.
These Admission Prices do not apply to Special Events.
Pre-booked daytime school groups
from £6.45 per pupil
£7.45 per pupil including Telescope Tour or Science Show. Minimum charge £30 for the Tour or Show
Pre-booked evening school group without catering: £8.45 per pupil; includes Telecope Tour. Minimum charge £253.50
Pre-booked evening school groups with catering also available. Please contact us to discuss requirements.
All accompanying adults with school groups are admitted free of charge
Pre-booked daytime groups of 15 + (not schools / uniformed groups)
£9.95 Adult
£7.95 Child (4 - 17)
£8.95 Senior (65+)
Pre-booked evening groups (not schools / uniformed groups)
£395 for up to 15 people
We are currently unable to admit Blue Peter Badge holders free of charge.
We hope this situation will change in the near future.
If you are a UK tax payer, please Gift Aid your admission
We are currently unable to offer a Membership Scheme.
We hope this situation will change in the near future.
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The Observatory Science Centre is part of Science Projects Ltd, a company limited by guarantee registered in England No: 02186073 and a registered charity No: 298542. The registered office is 3 – 15 Stirling Road, Acton, London. W3 8DJ. UK.
