Two astronomers and a group of enthusiastic volunteers run this unique science centre & community enterprise.

We open every day during school holidays, with walk-in shows between 10:30 am and 4:00 pm; however, pre-booking is recommended.

In school term time, we get many school class bookings, phone the day before your visit to check we have public shows,

Groups of 8 or more can book for other days, notice of two or more days is much appreciated.

Also, we have stargazing evenings and ‘Nightsky Experience’ shows, displayed on this website and on Facebook,

Smallest fixed dome planetarium in the UK with 25 armchair seats and different multi-show programmes daily.

We have WALK-IN WEDNESDAY every week, with different shows every hour from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm. Ring to check winter opening.

Please arrive 15 minutes before before shows, Just phone 07713 762796 to check we are open on that day.

We request feedback from all show visitors, and over 90% of our visitors rate us GOOD or better.

All stargazing and evening shows have restricted numbers, tickets are pre-booked and pre-paid three to five dats beforehand.