Meade have very generously donated another telescope to raffle at the Astronomy Festival. This year ...
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20th Jul 2010 15:47
The Centre will open from 8pm on the 12th August for a chance to spot the Perseids Meteor Shower as ...
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20th Jul 2010 15:40
A new gallery has been launched on the web site to showcase some of the amazing photos taken during ...
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29th Apr 2010 15:57
The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
Fax: 01323 832741
Fax: 01323 832741
Drop in Activities
Throughout the year the Centre offers a family "Make and Take" activity area. This is open most Mondays during the local school holidays between 11am and 4pm. You can make helicopters, jumping beans, star wheels and much more. The activities also include simple science experiments, colouring and intriguing puzzles. This activity is £1 per child in addition to the normal admission charge. Please note that any child aged 2 years and over will be charged for the Zany Zone.
Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Dates for 2010
| February | 15th |
| April | 12th |
| May | 31st |
| July | 26th |
| August | 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd |
| October | 25th |
No booking is necessary for the Zany Zone
The Ecology Cart, will be stationed in the yellow and white tent between 11am and 4pm each friday during the local school summer holidays. This activity gives you the opportunity to look at many interesting things through a microscope as well as learning about nature through fun games. You can also draw and colour what you see from specimens available.
There is NO extra charge for this activity. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.