Attraction· Hailsham
Herstmonceux Science Centre
££Loved by families
The Observatory Science Centre is a science museum located within the historic domes of the former Royal Observatory. Families can explore over 100 indoor and outdoor interactive science exhibits and view the night sky through historic telescopes.
What families say
Multiple reviewers specifically praised hands-on exhibits engaging children aged 4–8, with families spending several hours enjoying indoor and outdoor activities together.
- Cost
- ££
- Best for
- Preschool · 5–11 · Teens
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Rainy day
- Great
What's here
Free parkingToiletsStep-free entranceIndoorOutdoorInteractive / hands-onGift shopCafé / food on sitePushchair-friendlyBooking required
Good for
EducationalFull day outHalf a dayRainy dayBirthday & PartiesBig groups
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours via Google
Please double-check before you go. We do our best to keep details accurate, but opening times, prices, facilities and offers can change. Please confirm directly with the venue before setting off, especially if you’re travelling specially or it’s essential for your visit.