The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux

Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
England

Website

www.the-observatory.org

E-mail

info@the-observatory.org

Telephone

01323 832731

Fax

01323 832741

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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The Observatory Science Centre is one of the country's leading Science Centres. Explore Science, Space and Astronomy with over 100 exhibits and travelling exhibitions. The popular 'Discovery Park' is the Observatory's outdoor science playground. There are many exciting giant sized interactive exhibits for a real hands-on experience.

The Observatory Science Centre opened in April 1995, on the grounds of the former Royal Observatory. The domes, buildings and telescopes are being renovated and the Centre is a major venue for exhibitions, lectures and educational programmes. Research and training facilities are being developed in conjunction with local universities, colleges and technology-based businesses. The renovated telescopes are providing a unique facility for schools, colleges and astronomical societies.

Venue Type:

Museum, Science centre

 Opening hours

We are open 7 days a week from 31Jan - 29 November. Also open weekend 17/18th ,24/25th Jan and Dec 5/6th, 12/13th. Hours are 10.00-5pm (January/February/March, October/November/December), 10.00-6pm April-September)Last admission 2hrs before closing. Please visit our website for details of these dates and other special events throughout the year

Discovery Park weather permitting

 Admission charges

Adults £7.23
Children 4 - 15 years £5.41
Children 3 years and under Free
Seniors £5.41
Fam 4 £22.27
Fam5 £25.40

Family Group of 4 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) £21.50
Family group of 5 (2 adults + 3 children or 1 adult + 4 children) £24.50
Members Free
Carers (ID required) Free

The Observatory Science Centre reserves the right to alter admission charges without prior notice.

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • CD-ROM guide available
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Gardens open to public
  • Parking for coaches
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's play area
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
England

Website

www.the-observatory.org

E-mail

info@the-observatory.org

Telephone

01323 832731

Fax

01323 832741

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Science and Technology

Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
England

Website

www.the-observatory.org

E-mail

info@the-observatory.org

Telephone

01323 832731

Fax

01323 832741

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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