Our Sensational Solar System at The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux

Type:Children's Activity Event

The Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Road, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

Tel: 01323 832731

Our Sensational Solar System

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Our Sensational Solar System kids Workshop at The Observatory Science Centre for age 7-11 years

Our Solar System is sensational! Every planet is different; hot, cold, solid or made of gas or ice.

Why are they so different?
What makes Earth look so blue and Mars look so red?
What else is in the solar system?
How big is it?
Come and find out with some amazing activities!

Can we land on the planets?
Design and make a spacecraft to land an egg safely on the surface of another planet like Mars. You never know astronauts may go there one day...

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Opening Times

Season 5 Aug 2025
DayTimes
Tuesday10:30 - 13:00
Season 5 Aug 2025
DayTimes
Tuesday14:00 - 16:30

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