Science Festival
Sat 26 Jul - Sun 27 Jul
Celebrate summer with a weekend full of fun! Come and immerse yourself in Spectacular Science across all topics with many extra activities for the whole family. Includes:
Spectacular science shows: "From Cave People to Space People."
Science adventures in our inflatable dome: Subject to be confirmed.
Solar viewing: Looking at the Sun safely through specialist solar telescopes with our STEM Ambassador amateur astronomer volunteers.
Satellites: An exhibition with activities which will help you learn about satellites including make your own satellite from recycled materials.
Talks about the telescopes: Come and find out what the telescopes were used for.
Bubble Busking (weather permitting).
Talks about the fascinating world of the elements
And lots more!
The Observatory Science Centre - Herstmonceux
Herstmonceux
Price
All this extra science is free when you purchase admission into The Observatory Science Centre. i-go offer of 1 free carer applies.
How to claim
Terms and conditions
Not to be used with any other offers
About The Observatory Science Centre - Herstmonceux
Spectacular hands-on science and discovery among the domes and telescopes of a world famous astronomical observatory. With over 100 indoor and outdoor exhibits there's something for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
Learn more about The Observatory Science Centre - Herstmonceux
Accessibility
Mobility and/or building
- Exhibits Are Mostly At Wheelchair Height
- Other (please specify)
The Observatory is an old building, steps at reception cannot be avoided but there is good wheelchair access at the rear of the building
The hands-on exhibits are in a long wide corridor which is wheelchair accessible. The exhibits themselves are at a low height and accessible
The exhibition in Dome F is accessible
Dome E housing an historic refractor telescope is accessible during daytime
Disabled Parking & Drop-off
- Blue Badge
- Designated Disabled Parking
There are four blue badge parking bays
Blue Badge holders are asked to stop at reception and buy tickets, then drive to the Blue Badge parking area at the rear of the building where there is wheelchair access
Toileting/Changing
- Accessible Toilets
- Grab/Drop Down Rails
- Baby Changing Facilities
The accessible toilet is on the ground floor and has a height adjustable bed and hoist
Guide Dogs
- Guide Dogs Welcome
The Unexpected
- There are flashing lights
- There can be sudden loud noise
It can get noisy, the exhibition area is a large corridor and acoustics are exaggerated
There are flashing lights in the separate ‘Light and Colour’ exhibition – there is a warning in place about this on the door
Quiet days - The Observatory sometimes has quieter days. These are during term time and on days when there are no pre-booked schools. They are posting on social media to let people know when these are, so it's worth following them if this interests you on facebook or twitter
Location
Wartling Road
Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN