Astronomy Festival 2012 September 7, 2012

Annual Astronomy Festival 2012
September 7th, 8th & 9th 2012
Main event days - 8th & 9th September

Camp under the backdrop of the observatory domes:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday
£10 per night.
Allows up to 4 people per site.
There are a limited number of sites so BOOK EARLY!

Throughout the weekend there will be a comprehensive programme of events:

Lectures
Talks about the telescopes
Science Shows
Visits to the Radio Shack
Trade stalls
Spectacular Science exhibits
Family activity fun day on the Sunday
Viewing through the historic telescopes (weather permitting) and the smaller telescopes of amateur astronomy societies including a dedicated observing site in the camping field which will be available after The Centre closes at 11pm

There will also be the usual

Raffles on both main event days with fabulous prizes* donated by the sponsors and trade stalls
Beer tent
Food and refreshments

RAFFLES: In 2011 Chris Morrison the Vice President of Support Services for Meade once again very generously donated a telescope through Telescope House for our separate raffle - an LS-6 ACF. We would like to take this opportunity to AGAIN thank Chris and Telescope House for their tremendous support of the festival.
The two daily raffles during the festival will include various items donated by our sponsors and trade stands. We would like to thank them for their generosity.
HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE: The Centre is in the grounds of Herstmonceux Castle which is well worth a visit during your stay
Cost :Entry to the gardens and grounds of the castle: £6 adult, £4.95 senior, £3 child
We are again offering a fantastic deal if you are able to join us for the whole weekend, in fact we have held ALL our 2011 admission prices over into 2012!

Normal admission price applies to EACH of the four sessions:
Friday 6.30pm-11pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Saturday 6.30pm-11pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

£7.80 adult, £6.10 senior, £5.85 child

ALTERNATIVELY you can book for the whole weekend:
Whole weekend registration: £30.00 per adult, £23.00 per senior £20.00 per child, £90 for a family of 4 and £104 for a family of 5.

You will receive a souvenir, a ticket to visit the gardens and grounds of Herstmonceux Castle and a lanyard which permits entry into the centre from Friday afternoon until 6pm on Sunday.

THIS CAN BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE 01323 832731