The Cafe at The Observatory Science Centre at The Observatory Science CentreThe Cafe at The Observatory Science Centre at The Observatory Science Centre

The Cafe is open all day serving drinks, sandwiches and light snacks and has seating for 36 people.

There are also ample picnic spaces around the grassed areas and at picnic tables beside the pond. There is usually an indoor space available in one of the geodesic domes for inclement weather.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Wheelchairs available

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes The Centre is open daily from the 30th January to 28th November 2010.
Plus weekends of 23rd / 24th January and 4th / 5th, 11th / 12th December.
TIMES
10 am - 5 pm January / February / March and October / November / December
10 am - 6 pm April / May / June / July / August / September
Last admission 2 hours before closing.
   

Covers: 36

 
 

Contact

Pat Isteed
Tel: 01323 832731
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Venue

The Observatory Science Centre

Herstmonceux Castle, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

View the The Observatory Science Centre websitewww.the-observatory.org

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Map reference: TQ 646103  Lat: 49.90915  Long: -0.53605


Signposted from A272 Road at Herstmonceux two miles east of village on Boreham Street to Pevensey road. Look for sign to Herstmonceux Castle on A271 or A27

Parking : free

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid

  • special accessibility entrance

  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Vegetarian
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system

Notes

  • As an historic site, accessibility is very limited, especially where the telescope domes are concerned. It is provided wherever possible.
    In the cafe as much help as possible is given with dietary requirements.
    There is a special entrance with a ramp for the disabled as the main entrance is difficult.