Birthday Parties

several telescope domes in the summer sun

Celebrate Under the Stars at Bayfordbury Observatory

Make your next birthday celebration truly unforgettable at Bayfordbury Observatory! Explore the wonders of the universe in our planetarium, gaze at giant planets through our powerful telescopes, and uncover the secrets of the cosmos with our expert astronomers. Perfect for all ages, our unique setting promises a magical mix of fun, learning, and awe under the night sky.

What's included?

choice of an astronomy talk or space-themed craft-making activity (activity recommended for children)
an exciting planetarium show
a tour of our real working telescopes with the possibility of using them to view visible objects (weather permitting)
small gift for birthday guest

Pricing

£15 per guest - minimum of 20 guests, maximum of 30 guests.
£30 optional extra 30 minutes to set out own food and decorations. Food can be eaten during the talk/before the activity or at the end of the party, please let us know your preference on order and timing of events.

Please note, parents are welcome to wait in the refectory area; however, will need a ticket to join for the planetarium and telescope sections.

Please ensure you are ready to leave by the stated end time of your party otherwise additional charges will apply.

Time slot options

Start times are anywhere between 10am - 7pm, a party will last approximately 2 hours.

If the option to bring and set up own food is chosen, this can be an extra 30 minutes before or after the main party. Please indicate which side of the chosen time you would like the additional 30 minutes in your enquiry.