What to expect

We have a lot to offer (more than you can fit into a single visit), so we offer you the flexibility to tailor your visit from the following list. Please let us know your preferences when you book.

• 20+ minute planetarium show and presentation by our expert team or a captivating talk in the lecture room that will spark your imagination
• A thrilling opportunity to gaze at the stars and planets or our closest star, the Sun, depending on the time of day and if the weather is on our side!
• Tour of our radio astronomy facilities (due to open in early 2025)
• View our exhibition in the Science Centre to learn more about human space flight and the history of the Reservoir

You’ll get a 90-minute adventure that you’ll never forget including a chance to ask anything you want to know about space and beyond. Please wrap up warm as the dome can be cold!

Pricing

• Uniformed and youth visits are £60 for up to 10 children/young adults and 3 leaders.
• Special occasions and adult visits are priced at £140 for up to 20 people.
• Extra children can join for £6 each, with up to 5 additional adults at £7 each.
• A £50 deposit is payable at the time of booking.
• We offer a reduced rate visit which excludes the Planetarium show, replacing it with a lecture in our observatory instead. Prices start at £50 for uniformed/youth visits, or £80 for adult/mixed groups.

Accessibility

We want everyone to enjoy our facility, but please be aware that using the main telescope involves climbing some steps.
If that’s not an option for some of your group members, don’t worry – we have smaller scopes outside that can also show you amazing sights.
If you have any special needs or worries, please tell us and we will do our best to help you.

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