Science Projects Ltd and Bader College have signed a landmark 10-year agreement securing the future of The Observatory Science Centre at the Herstmonceux Castle Estate in East Sussex.
This partnership guarantees the long-term continuation of one of the UK’s most distinctive and long-established interactive science centres, ensuring that generations of visitors can continue exploring hands-on discovery in a setting of unique historic importance.
We have been running the site since establishing the Observatory Science Centre 1995, restoring the historic telescopes, creating hands-on exhibitions and reinvesting profits from our exhibit design and build work back into the centre. We are deeply grateful to our dedicated staff and to everyone who has supported us on this journey. The new agreement allows us to plan confidently for the next decade, with a focus on enhancing the visitor experience, investing in improvements and ensuring that this iconic centre remains a beacon for hands-on science in the UK.
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Bader College and Science Projects sign landmark 10-Year deal securing future of The Observatory Science Centre
Bader College and Science Projects are pleased to share that they have reached a 10-year agreement to keep the Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux Castle Estate in East Sussex. This secures the future of one of the UK’s most iconic destinations for interactive science, ensuring generations of families can continue exploring hands-on discovery at this historic site.
This renewed partnership marks a commitment to joint working, enhancing the visitor experience and investing in key improvements across the Herstmonceux Castle Estate. Together Bader College and Science Projects aim to unlock The Observatory Science Centre’s full potential to inspire future generations through science, history, and discovery.
“This agreement reflects our joint ambition to preserve and enhance this unique site. The Observatory Science Centre is an important part of the Herstmonceux Castle Estate, and we look forward to working closely with Science Projects to deliver an exceptional experience for visitors.” Dr Matthew Evans, spokesperson for Bader College and Provost of Queen’s University, Canada.
Abbie Rumbold, Chief Executive of Science Projects, added: “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to The Observatory Science Centre for many years to come and are so excited about the opportunity to develop fantastic new visitor experiences. Our incredible team is ready to make the next decade and The OSC’s fourth, our most fun yet “
