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.
Local composer and pianist Chris Miggells makes a much-anticipated return to Sherwood Observatory Planetarium to bring you into a new dimension of live performance with The Piano Experience™. This candle-lit experience is performed live in our state of the art 360 degree fulldome planetarium.
Sit back in our reclining seats and immerse yourself in the spectacle of the stars, moon, aurora and more: visuals developed especially in collaboration with Chris – each composition has been matched in harmony with each other.
As featured on BBC, ITV and described by Notts TV as “the Banksy of the piano world,” Chris is best known for his album Synesthese, featuring the iconic tracks Stone Giant, Flight of the Phoenix, and Aurora.
Chris has rapidly established a reputation in the modern classical space, with live performances that push the boundaries of traditional concert experiences. His work explores the intersection of sound, emotion, and natural phenomena.
Known for his atmospheric style and cinematic flair, this world class experience is something that should not be missed!
***COMING VERY SOON!***
Queen Heaven has been featured in planetaria around the world from Germany to Japan – and now you can see it in here at Sherwood Observatory!
This extraordinary 360 degree show, originally produced in 2001 features the best of Queen’s music, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’; ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We are the Champions’, combining classic music videos, immersive visuals and archive footage.
This show has been approved by Queen and inspired by their music, and as such, contains non-astronomy content. It contains some visuals which may cause some people to feel a sensation of movement.
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.
Runtime – approx 80mins
Suitable for viewers aged 16 and over only.
Tickets are £17.00 for this show.
Join us, in collaboration with Dr Ross Hockham, co-founder of UK Astronomy for an unparalleled opportunity to delve deep into the mysteries of our solar system and its celestial wonders. Learn about our solar system – from the Sun all the way out to dwarf planet Pluto, with pics from UK Astronomy members, and from beginners to NASA images.
With fun facts about each and how to see them in your skies. Using inflatable planets for hands on education, the talk is perfect for all budding Astronomers!
Following the talk there will be a full dome show of “We Are Stars” in our state-of-the-art planetarium.
The cafe will be open for hot & cold drinks and snacks from 6pm prior to the talk that begins at 6.45pm
There will be another opportunity to get cold drinks & snacks at 7.45pm during the intermission.
For Ages 4 and over.
COMING SOON
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
***COMING SOON***