Please note: The Observatory Science Centre will be CLOSED on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th August 2023.
Huge congratulations to our wedding groups!
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 'DOWN TO EARTH' science show.
The Gift Shop will be open with a fabulous range of science related gifts and own branded souvenirs.
The Cafe will be open for drinks, snacks and ice creams.
The Launch Box catering unit will be open MOST LUNCHTIMES serving delicious burgers & fries, hotdogs etc. PLEASE NOTE: This unit is not a franchise- it is operated by us and every purchase helps to support us...
If we have insufficient team to open The Launch Box, then the Cafe will serve toasties, jacket potatoes etc.
We have summer catering vacancies- please apply today!
This summer we are presenting 'DOWN TO EARTH' science show.
The show is presented in our large, open geodesic dome where you will be seated on chairs.
We are delighted to offer planetarium style presentations during the summer ... 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)
If you are bringing a group, please call in advance to pre-book planetarium on any of the summer Friday dates.
Please note:
Pre-Bookable workshops for children throughout August