Local school holiday activities 5th to 22nd April 2025

Pre-booking gives you the best price ...

Online booking closes at 23.59 on the evening ahead of each visit date.

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If you miss this deadline, or don't want to pre-book we can still accommodate you as day visitors with on-the-door admission prices.

We have a Spectacular daily programme of activities for the local school holiday including Telescope Tours and Science Shows.

Once you have paid your admission there is no extra charge for these tours / shows

Science Shows are normally at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm

Telescope Tours are normally at midday, 2 pm and 4 pm

Please check times when you arrive.

This holiday we are presenting: Newton in Motion science show

We are delighted to offer planetarium style presentations projecting onto the ceiling inside a telescope dome - NOT using the inflatable dome

• Friday 11th April
• Monday 14th April

Timed presentations throughout the day additional £2 pp: max 35 people per presentation. Tickets can be purchased at reception when you arrive (subject to availability)...

Please note:

• The telescope dome can only be accessed via stairs
• Presentations last approx 30 minutes
• It will be dark & atmospheric
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• You will be seated on chairs and there are also cushions if you prefer to sit on the floor
• Presentations are not suitable for very young children and there is no access for buggies