Pre-booking available:
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 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Telescope Tours are normally midday, 2 pm and 4 pm
Please check performance times when you arrive.
This holiday we will be presenting Astounding Sound science show...
Come and immerse yourself in Spectacular Science with extra activities over the bank holiday all included in your admission...
This brand new venture will showcase science across all the topics including:
With support from external exhibitors as well as our own spectacular science exhibits and exhibitions there will be plenty of activities to inspire and excite you.
More information coming soon!
We are delighted to offer our planetarium style presentations on Friday 2nd June.
Timed presentations throughout the day additional £2 pp, tickets can be purchased at reception.
We are hoping to open our catering unit 'The Launch Box' every lunchtime until 2.30 pm serving delicious burgers, fries & hotdogs.
The Cafe will be available for drinks, snacks, ice creams etc.
Our Gift Shop will be open and we have a great range of science and astronomy related merchandise.
We also have a 'Donated Books' area, with books from just 50 pence... book donations always welcome!
Did you know: we are a not-for-profit educational charity reliant upon visitor income and every purchase from the Gift Shop or Catering provision really helps us to maintain and develop this unique historic attraction ...
PLEASE NOTE: we have unfilled catering vacancies. If you would like to join us then apply today!
