Our Events
Visit Sherwood Observatory for our special events. These are special features that are not part of our normal programming and may be suitable for professional audiences or the general public. Please check each event description for more details.
Immerse yourself in the original, psychedelic, fulldome Planetarium visualisation of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
More than fifty years on, Pink Floyd’s iconic album is being brought to life again with the help of modern technology and stunning visuals played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon.
Please note that this show is primarily entertainment rather than educational. Also, due to the duration of this show it will not be followed by a presenter talk or Q&A.
Suitable for viewers aged 16 and over.
Tickets are £15.00 for this show.
Book nowDiscover music across the Universe at our Planetarium, a cosmic concert by local renowned composer Chris Miggells.
By CRFM Records
Update: This event is sold out.
Join local poet and writer Fiona Theokritoff to do some writing that’s out of this world!
For inspiration, you’ll watch CAPCOM Go! This film outlines the astonishing successes of the Apollo program during the 1960s: detailing achievements that led up to Neil Armstrong’s historic moonwalk in 1969.
You’ll have access to the exhibition onsite. This treasure trove of original newspaper coverage, information, models and other items, highlights the people who worked tirelessly to develop Space Race technology.
Fiona will also guide you through some light-hearted activities and writing exercises to give you creative lift off! 🚀
Suitable for beginners as well as those who have done creative writing before, aged 16 and over
Monday 19th May 2025 2.00 – 4.30pm.
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