Welcome to The Observatory Science Centre

Spectacular Science

Come and enjoy the fabulous atmosphere that surrounds the Observatory at night and, weather permitting look through some of the largest telescopes in the country at some extraordinary night sky objects. Don't worry if it is cloudy we have a cloudy night contingency.

Grab your torch, gather family & friends and join us for an evening of discovery and space exploration. These events are suitable for all ages – with a family friendly atmosphere and plenty of fun to be had! Our team will show you the stars through our historic telescopes or provide a family planetarium experience if the weather is bad. Event tickets include a warm drink and a biscuit for children, and a hot drink for the grown ups.

Stargazing Evenings at the Observatory are the best way to experience the natural wonders of the night sky. It may be the moon or the planets or it may be deeper sky objects; looking through a telescope is awe inspiring! Our astronomy team will guide your through the stars using our historic telescopes – or if the weather is poor, we’ll provide a unique planetarium experience, talks on the night sky and the opportunity to chat to astronomy experts.  This event makes the perfect gift experience for someone special.

Enjoy an evening looking up at the night’s sky with a glass of English sparkling wine from a local vineyard. Our astronomy team will guide your through the stars – or if the weather is poor, we’ll provide a unique planetarium experience, talks on the night sky and the opportunity to chat to astronomy experts.  This event makes the perfect gift experience for someone special.

Share a night under the stars with that special someone this Valentines day. This unforgettable experience includes a glass of English sparkling wine from a local vineyard. Our astronomy team will guide your through the stars – or if the weather is poor, we’ll provide a unique planetarium experience, talks on the night sky and the opportunity to chat to astronomy experts. Spread the love by purchasing this experience as a gift.

Enjoy an evening looking up at the night’s sky and understanding more about the origins of the universe with a glass of English craft beer from a local brewery. Starting with a talk on the Big Bang,  our astronomy team will then guide your through the stars using our historic telescopes – or if the weather is poor, we’ll provide a unique planetarium experience and the opportunity to chat to astronomy experts.  This event makes the perfect gift experience for someone special.