The Observatory Science Centre is an educational charity which has called the Grade II listed, former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory at Herstmonceux, East Sussex, home for the last 30 years. The Canadian landlords, Queen’s University, who also own Herstmonceux Castle, are not renewing the Science Centre’s lease, so come the end of the 2026 season the Science Centre will be homeless.

Over the years the science centre have worked tirelessly to fund and restore the site and the telescopes back to their former glory. 

The centre is a major venue for exhibitions, lectures and educational programmes. The renovated telescopes provide a unique setting for the general public, schools, colleges, and brownie and scout groups to learn about science, space and the world around them. 

Whilst the Science Centre is in search for a new site to continue operations beyond 2026, they should not have to leave the Observatory site at all and the historic site should be preserved for future generations as a great educational tool of significant historical importance. 

Please sign this petition for someone to step in and prevent the Science Centre from having to leave the Observatory site. 

For updates on the campaign check out our website: https://herstmonceuxobservatory.com/ and follow us on social media:

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