Sherwood Observatory is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for New Tourism Business for the 2027 Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards – Nottinghamshire, recognising its contribution toward visitor experiences in Nottinghamshire. The shortlisting is a fantastic achievement for the centre and charity as a whole, which welcomes visitors from across Ashfield, the county and beyond to discover the wonders of STEM, astronomy and space through engaging experiences, events and opportunities to explore the universe.
Steve Wallace MBE, Chair and Project Manager said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Sherwood Observatory has been shortlisted for New Tourism Business of the Year ( which includes charities) for the Visit Notts Awards 2027. It’s a wonderful recognition of the hard work, passion and commitment of our volunteers and centre team, and all involved in the observatory. We’re proud to offer visitors, especially youngsters the opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe and hope to inspire future careers in space, science, engineering and more.”
Susanna Holt, Marketing Officer at Sherwood Observatory, said: “It’s fantastic to see how Sherwood Observatory continues to grow, attracting new audiences and welcoming more people to the Centre to experience the wonders of astronomy. Being shortlisted for these awards is an exciting milestone and reflects our ambition to continue raise awareness of the observatory’s bold ambition to inspire, educate and entertain local areas and beyond. Everyone at the charity invests huge passion to deliver this momentum, which is now reaching even more people and inspiring the next generation.”
The recognition highlights the dedication of the team, volunteers and supporters who help make Sherwood Observatory a special destination for visitors of all ages.
Everyone at Sherwood Observatory is incredibly proud to be shortlisted and looks forward to the awards which take place early next year and wishes the other outstanding organisations recognised in this year’s awards the best.
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Written and published by Susanna Holt.