Fantastic range of science and astronomy gifts, souvenirs and exclusive merchandise that can be sent to you or to your family & friends.
We have 2 exclusive books: 'Astronomers at Herstmonceux' and 'The Isaac Newton Telescope' as well as own branded merchandise, and a fantastic range of NASA products.
Postage is FREE (UK addresses only) when you spend over £50.
We work part-time but aim to post your items within 48 hours of ordering. We use Royal Mail and cannot be held responsible for postal delays ...
For international postage, please contact us before ordering shop@the-observatory.org Please note: we are currently unable to post to EU.
If you would like to support us by purchasing multiple items please email us before ordering to enquire about postage options.
If you have visited the science centre you will know we have a great shop, competitive prices and many more products than are featured here. We welcome enquiries so please contact us shop@the-observatory.org
The Observatory Science Centre is part of the educational charity Science Projects Ltd. Every purchase helps to support us as we strive to maintain and develop this unique attraction in a Grade II* Listed site.
Christmas 2024: Last orders Monday 16th December for shop merchandise and Gift Ticket Packages which will be posted on Tuesday 17th December and should arrive before Christmas...
The Observatory Science Centre cannot take responsibility for postal delays.
If you place orders after 16th December these will not be dispatched until w/c 6th January 2025.
Christmas returns extended to 31st January 2025 for merchandise ordered in December 2024.
Last orders on Monday 16th December for shop merchandise and / or Gift Ticket Packages which will be posted on Tuesday 17th December.
These should arrive before Christmas... but The Observatory Science Centre cannot take responsibility for postal delays.
If you place orders after 16th December these will not be dispatched until w/c 6th January 2025.
Christmas returns extended to 31st January 2025 for merchandise ordered in December 2024.
Free UK delivery on orders over £50*
*Offer applies to UK mainland addresses only
We use Royal Mail 'proof of postage' and all items are posted 2nd class.
UK Mainland standard delivery £4.75
We care about the environment.
Items may be posted in recycled packaging.
We are committed to getting your order to you as quickly and safely as possible. We are a small educational charity and work part-time, but aim to dispatch your items within 48 hours of payment being received.
PLEASE NOTE: Bulk orders cannot be split and delivered to multiple UK addresses.
We offer 14 days returns policy.
If you wish to return an item you must contact us first via email:
The item can then be returned at your cost, providing it is in wrapped, re-saleable condition.
When received, we will refund your price paid through PayPal, less original postage.
When posting please obtain proof of posting. Items are your responsibility until received by ourselves.
All items purchased as part of a bundle / package deal must be returned together in order to qualify for a full refund of the purchase price.
Products are checked carefully before despatch, but please contact us in the unlikely event of any problems or faults. We can then advise with regards to replacement or refund option.
Thank you: Your purchase helps to support our work as a charity...
