LIME TREE OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM IS VOLUNTEER-LED AND SO ONLY OPERATES THROUGHOUT THE WINTER MONTHS.  WE CLOSE AT THE END OF MARCH AND DON'T REOPEN UNTIL MID SEPTEMBER. 

 

OUR DIARY GETS BOOKED UP VERY FAR IN ADVANCE, ESPECIALLY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SLOTS.

 

BOOK AHEAD FOR AUTUMN / WINTER 2026 TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BY SENDING AN EMAIL OR VIA FACEBOOK MESSENGER. CONTACT

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Over the years we have welcomed:

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• Family and friend groups

• School visits (inc. school hours)*

• Beaver, Cub and Scouts Packs

• Rainbow, Brownie and Guide Packs

• WI Groups

• U3A Groups

• Engineering Groups

• MeetUp Groups

• Photographic Societies

• Family events (Birthdays, Anniversaries, Engagements etc)

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Maximum occupancy for the Observatory and Planetarium is 25 people. ​

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*School visits can be arranged during school hours subject to the availability of volunteers. Please email us here for more info.

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Please read our FAQ page if you have any questions on refunds / weather etc.

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If you would like to arrange a visit for your group, please get in touch via Facebook Messenger or email us here