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
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:
Please check times when you arrive
This summer we are presenting 'FROM CAVE PEOPLE, TO SPACE PEOPLE' science show!
The Gift Shop will be open with a fabulous range of science & astronomy related merchandise and own branded souvenirs.
This year we also have a limited edition range celebrating our 30th anniversary 1995 - 2025!
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 as much as possible serving bacon / sausage baps, 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
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:
Pre-Bookable workshops for children throughout August
Please book early to avoid disappointment ...
Pre-Booking Essential for the following evenings & events...
Family Evening: Saturday 27th July 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Stargazing Evening: Friday 8th August 8 pm to half past midnight
Perseids Shooting Stars: Saturday 9th August 7 pm to half past midnight
Family Evening with Planetarium: Wednesday 13th August 5.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Astronomy Festival Stargazing Evening: Friday 29th August
Astronomy Festival Stargazing Evening: Saturday 30th August
Please note...
The Observatory Science Centre will be CLOSED on 2 dates this summer: