What’s on
From breathtaking stargazing evenings to family-friendly days out, take a look at what’s coming up soon at the Observatory Science Centre & Museum.
Upcoming Events
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Petals & Planets
£48.00Saturday 4th July
Herstmonceux Castle and the Observatory join together to present this fabulous new event!
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Home Educator Days
Price range: £0.00 through £11.00Wednesday 22nd July
More dates coming soonTerm-time opening exclusively for home educating families.
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Night Sky Photography Course
£70.00Sunday 23rd August
Learn how to capture great images of the night sky using your own camera.
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Astronomy Festival
Price range: £13.00 through £95.00Friday 28th – Sunday 30th August 2026
Featuring camping, kids’ activities, planetarium shows, astronomy societies, trade stalls, guest speakers and of course (weather permitting) plenty of stargazing!
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Stargazing Evenings
£16.00Various Dates
The best way to experience the natural wonders of the night sky.
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Sparkling Stars
£36.00Saturday 26th September
Includes wine tasting, a planetarium show and stargazing through our telescopes.
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Big Telescopes for Small Astronomers
£18.00Saturday 24th October
Join us for an evening of discovery and space exploration. Suitable for all ages.