Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory

Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey!

What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to the UK’s newest public observatory. Your little ones will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then children will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites.

A stunning interactive talk on space stuff in our purpose-built classroom and then weather permitting outside under the stars for some stargazing and peering through telescopes.

Hot chocolate and radiators if needed too!

All in all, a wonderful introduction to Family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme.

Terms and conditions of booking

1. Safety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.
2. Your booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.
3. You should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.
4. You should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.
5. Grassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music, or other disturbance late at night.
6. You should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.

By booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions