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What are the opening hours?
Tuesday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 8pm, Sunday 12 noon to 6pm. Mondays are for booked school groups.
Is there parking?
Yes, free for 80 cars, with overflow on busy Saturdays.
Can I bring a pram?
Yes. Every area is step-free, and there is pram parking by the dome.
Is there food?
The Crater Cafe opens from 10am, and the picnic garden is free to use.
How much are tickets?
Adults ₦6,000, children 3 to 15 ₦4,000, under 3s free. Example prices.
Can I pay by transfer?
Yes, online with Receivly or at the desk.
Can I change my booking?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before, from My visits or the chat.
Do members need to book?
Only for shows and telescope nights on busy days.
What is the school rate?
₦3,000 per pupil, with one teacher free per ten pupils.
How do I book a party?
Use the party builder and pay a 30% deposit to hold the date.
Can companies hire the dome?
Yes, for up to 200 guests. Ask the events team.
What happens during a power cut?
Nothing you will notice. Solar batteries and a generator take over.
Are staff checked?
Every staff member and volunteer has a police check and safeguarding training.
Is there first aid?
Yes, a first aid room by the front desk and trained staff in every hall.
Visiting
Visiting
What are the opening hours?
Tuesday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 8pm, Sunday 12 noon to 6pm. Mondays are for booked school groups.
Is there parking?
Yes, free for 80 cars, with overflow on busy Saturdays.
Can I bring a pram?
Yes. Every area is step-free, and there is pram parking by the dome.
Is there food?
The Crater Cafe opens from 10am, and the picnic garden is free to use.
Tickets
Tickets
How much are tickets?
Adults ₦6,000, children 3 to 15 ₦4,000, under 3s free. Example prices.
Can I pay by transfer?
Yes, online with Receivly or at the desk.
Can I change my booking?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before, from My visits or the chat.
Do members need to book?
Only for shows and telescope nights on busy days.
Groups and parties
Groups and parties
What is the school rate?
₦3,000 per pupil, with one teacher free per ten pupils.
How do I book a party?
Use the party builder and pay a 30% deposit to hold the date.
Can companies hire the dome?
Yes, for up to 200 guests. Ask the events team.
Safety and power
Safety and power
What happens during a power cut?
Nothing you will notice. Solar batteries and a generator take over.
Are staff checked?
Every staff member and volunteer has a police check and safeguarding training.
Is there first aid?
Yes, a first aid room by the front desk and trained staff in every hall.
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