Wednesday 24th July to Wednesday 28th August 2024

Pre-booking gives you the best price...

Pre-booking 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

PRE BOOKING ADVISED

We have planned a Spectacular programme of activities for the summer 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 summer we are presenting 'PIP, PIP, HOORAY' science show!

The Gift Shop will be open with a fabulous range of science & astronomy related merchandise and own branded souvenirs.

We also have a 'Donated Books' area, with books from 50 pence to £2 ... book donations always welcome!

The Cafe will be open for drinks, sweet & savoury snacks and ice creams.

The Launch Box catering unit will be open daily serving a delicious brunch menu and then lunch burgers & fries, hot dogs etc. PLEASE NOTE: This unit is operated by us, not a franchise, and every purchase helps to support us... 

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

• Friday 26th July
• Friday 2nd August
• Friday 9th August
• Friday 16th August
• Friday 23rd August

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)

If you are bringing a group, please call in advance to pre-book the planetarium on any of the summer Friday dates.

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