Thoroughly enjoyed a 'Stargazing evening' at the Science centre. We learnt so much, saw so many things including Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune through the telescopes (lucky with the weather) . The volunteers and staff cannot do enough for you and love to part their knowledge with some famous historical facts that happened at the centre years ago and what is up there in the sky (some mind-blowing). To also be allowed to see/try out the science experiments in the centre was an added bonus. We will be back again one day.

Behind the slightly foreboding appearance I was really surprised at the depth of displays and activities within. Our kids found a tonne of stuff to hold their interest and the science show was well presented and just long enough to hold younger kids attention. I'd never been inside the Observatory before and for the hours we spent here it represents terrific value for money. The cafe was pretty reasonable also. We certainly be back with friends.

What an amazing evening, my daughter was captivated from start to finish (as were me and my husband). We were very lucky with the weather and managed to see many things through various telescopes. A very big thank you to the staff and volunteers for giving their time to show and explain what we were seeing through the telescopes, as well as the history and answering questions. You certainly have further fuelled an 11 year olds love for space. We will definitely be back later in the year when we can hopefully see Saturn 🪐

What an absolutely fantastic evening we had. Went to a Stargazing event and it was amazing, informative and just spectacular! This is a gem of a place to visit day and night and was a fabulous event for our family. It's very dark there and lots of steps involved so be aware of that. The people there doing the talks etc were lovely. They let us all take our time looking at Orions Belt, Jupiter, Uranus and the Moon, right down to the craters. Honestly it is an incredible thing to do and very affordable. The main centre was open too so we got to experience that too.

Great for the science Great for the science history. The hands on science exhibits are numerous and working and so well designed. The explanations about the telescopes are clear, and interesting. The staff are charming and helpful. Probably the best parts were the talks. One is aimed at adults and older children (say +7) looking at the telescopes and another for younger children. I did not see the science presentation for youngsters but the telescope presentation was so professionally delivered that it came to life and engaged the audience. Ten out of ten.

Great day out with our grandsons aged 7 & 12. Lots of hands on stuff to do with an interesting observatory talk geared for children as well as adults set in two different domes. There was also an interactive science talk in one of the tents. It all made for 4 hours of science fun which the boys loved. You can take your own food and get hot drinks from the cafe, they do have a small selection of hot food sweets & cake. The main outside equipment was shut off due to the recent wet weather but that didn't spoil our enjoyment.

We had an absolutely fantastic day out at the Science Centre this week. All the staff were friendly, informative, and keen to help. Everything was set out in a way so easy to understand and accessible. Lots and lots of hands on activities, great talks (really engaging for the children), large picnic space. Spent over three hours here and would have been longer if weather was dry. Would definitely recommend (visited with 6yo, 7yo, 10yo, 39yo and 64yo).

I visited here on an organised group trip, and as I never heard of the place before, I was intrigued on what would be on offer. The site is impressive with the domes dotted around (including a hidden one behind the trees), interactive displays both outside and inside and friendly staff. Very interesting tour with access to the domes to learn about the telescopes; special mention to Jack for his knowledgeable and captivating explanation and dealing with a fairly large group. All the exhibitions will entrain both adults and children and facilities include a cafe with a good choice of food and a gift shop. The nearby castle and gardens can also be visited (although currently the castle is closed for renovation). For enthusiasts, the centre organises stargazing evenings throughout the year with the opportunity (weather permitting) to see the telescopes in action.

We visited here with our 2 1/2 year old and had a great time. There is loads of interactive things for kids of all ages to do. It’s interesting to find out about the history of the site. The cafe was fairly basic with toasties, sausage rolls and jacket potatoes being the main meal options. The staff were all very friendly and even with lots of school trips visiting whilst we were there it didn’t feel crowded. We combined this with a visit to the castle gardens next door. They are separate tickets as they are operated by different organisations which is a shame but neither was overly expensive

This place is amazing! There are so many interactive displays which are really interesting and fun. The exhibitions cover so many things; the planets, the history of the planet, how electricity works, optical illusions etc. Great for small children and for teenagers. The entrance price includes science shows and a tour of the observatory. The place is very clean and there’s a really nice cafe too although there’s plenty of picnic tables if you want to bring food with you. The staff were lovely. I would highly recommend this place for a really great day out for the whole family.