Bader College and Science Projects are pleased to share that they have reached a 10-year agreement to keep the Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux Castle Estate in East Sussex.
Read MorePre-booking gives you the best price and closes at 23.59 on the evening ahead of each visit. 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 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 times when you arrive.
This holiday we will be presenting the DESTINATION SPACE science show!
We are delighted to offer planetarium style presentations on Friday 1st November ...PLUS we will be open from 10 am to 8 pm for one day only, with potential stargazing if weather permits!
For the planetarium we are projecting onto the ceiling inside a telescope dome- NOT using the inflatable dome.
Timed presentations throughout the day additional £2 pp: max 35 people per presentations. Tickets can be purchased at reception when you arrive (subject to availability)
Please note:
As well as being open daily through the October mid-term holiday we have separate workshops for children age 6-8 and 9-11.
Pre-booking essential, max 24 per workshop: we advise you to book workshops as early as possible to avoid disappointment ...
We have stargazing evenings on Saturday 26th October and Saturday 2nd November 2024
Pre-booking essential
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 ...
The Launch Box catering unit will be open MOST LUNCHTIMES serving delicious burgers & fries, hotdogs etc.
PLUS: Monday to Friday we will be serving a breakfast menu from 10.30 am: sausage baps, bacon baps etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This unit is not a franchise- it is operated by us and every purchase helps to support us...
The Cafe will be open for drinks, sausage rolls, snacks and ice creams.
If The Launch Box is not open, we will be serving toasties and jacket potatoes from The Cafe.
Purchase our branded thermal mug (just £6.50) and receive one free hot drink!
