Science centre
The Observatory Science Centre & Museum
Herstmonceux, East Sussex
The Observatory runs dedicated Home Educator Days throughout the year offering ticketed, term- and holiday-day openings for home-educating families. Tickets include admission to all indoor and outdoor hands-on science exhibits plus drop-in activities, planetarium shows and telescope tours; pre-booking is essential and events are not drop-off sessions.
Next
Fri 27 Nov, 10:00–16:00
Ages
Child 4-16 years; Child 3 years and under
Price
£0.00–£11.00
Coming up
Fri 27 Nov, 10:00–16:00
Home Educator Day — Friday 27th November
Ages Child 4-16 years; Child 3 years and under · £0.00–£11.00
Fri 8 Jan, 10:00–16:00
Home Educator Day — Friday 8th January 2027
Ages Child 4-16 years; Child 3 years and under · £0.00–£11.00
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From The Observatory Science Centre & Museum's own website, checked on 3 November 2026. We list organisations only, never individuals.
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