ROG - Space Safari

Foundation Stage Programmes at the Royal Observatory

Options | Planetarium | Workshops | Booking

We offer a full-day programme for Foundation stage groups which includes:

  • a workshop in the Lloyd's Register Educational Trust learning centre
  • a self-facilitated visit to the amazing Weller Astronomy Galleries
  • a planetarium show in the Peter Harrison Planetarium
  • a time-slot in the lunch room

Our programmes for schools are FREE, with the exception of planetarium shows, which carry a charge of £45 for groups of up to 15 children or £90 for groups of up to 30.

Foundation stage options for 2011/12

Workshop Planetarium show Day
Moon Walking Space Safari Tuesday (from 31 October 2011)

NB: the Foundation stage programme will open for booking 11 July.

Planetarium shows

Space Safari (30m)

In this interactive planetarium show children follow Ted the teddy bear as he visits the Moon, Sun, and all the planets, searching for the Great Big Bear in the sky. Read full details.

Workshops

Moon Walking (30m)

In this highly interactive session children explore what it would be like to travel from the Earth to the Moon and back again. Read full details.

How to book a visit

Booking a visit is easy. Just contact the Bookings Unit via phone or e-mail (see below) and provide them with the following information:

  • A preferred date for your visit and possible alternatives
  • Your choice of workshop and/or planetarium show
  • The learning needs of your group and any special needs
  • Whether or not you will need a slot in the lunch room
  • Confirmation that at least 1 adult per 5 children will accompany your group

Our bookings team will be happy to answer any additional questions you have and provide you with further information about our programmes and your visit.

Bookings Unit
T: 020 8312 6608 F: 020 8312 6522
E: bookings@rmg.co.uk