On late Spring and Summer evenings - if the skies are clear - we can see some familiar star patterns, including the Great Bear, Leo, (the Lion), Virgo, (the Maiden), Scorpius, (the Scorpion), and many others.

In July and August, from dark locations, the faintly glowing band of the Milky Way will be seen arching right across the sky. There is also a fine display of planets. The lovely Red Planet Mars is seen as soon as darkness falls, and the beautiful ringed planet Saturn is also well placed. Venus becomes a brilliant object in the early morning sky by the end of June.

Come to the Planetarium for a breathtaking tour of the night sky and to find out more about what there is to be seen on clear evenings in late spring and summer.

Important Information:

Early booking advised

As space in our star theatre is limited to 96 seats, visitors are strongly advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

Admission Prices:

£7.00 for adults, or £5.00 for children under 16.

Content is NOT suitable for those aged under 6 years of age.

Opening Times:

Open from 45 minutes before any public show

Duration of Presentation:

All Shows last about one hour.

All mobile phones and devices need to be turned off during the show because they can interfere with the presentation systems

The management reserve the right to refuse admission.

Accessibility:

The Dome has seating for up to 96 people with additional space and easy access for wheelchairs.

Please call us on 01243 774400 if any of your party has mobility issues, a wheelchair user (4 allocated wheelchair spaces available), if you require a blue badge parking space (2 currently available) or have any other special need or requirement.

Thank you.