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Observatories & Planetariums in Derby
Observatories & Planetariums in Derby: every place written up honestly, with the details parents actually need.
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Places for observatories & planetariums
FreeFlamsteed Observatory
Brailsford
Peer through the society telescopes on a public observing night - check the date before you set off.
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from £20National Space Centre
Leicester · ages 0+
A planetarium show, rockets to climb through and hands-on galleries about space, all under one roof in Leicester.
Booking requiredCaféGift shopParking+8 more
from £50Sherwood Observatory
Sutton-in-Ashfield
A planetarium and observatory near Mansfield where kids get hands-on with telescopes at open events, arrive early to explore the exhibition and grab a bite at the volunteer-run café first.
Blue badge parkingBooking requiredCaféEV charging+6 more
Good to know: observatories & planetariums in Derby
Are any of them free?
Yes, Flamsteed Observatory is free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £20 at National Space Centre. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find observatories & planetariums in Brailsford, Leicester and Sutton-in-Ashfield. Every place we list is in or around Derby, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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