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Cuckmere Community Bus to and from The Observatory at The Observatory Science Centre
Cuckmere Community Bus to and from The Observatory at The Observatory Science CentreBus Route
01323 832731
p.isteed@the-observatory.org
websiteAddress
Wartling Road,
Herstmonceux,
Hailsham,
East Sussex,
BN27 1RN
Also at this Venue
The Observatory Science Centre
The CafeDetails
We are delighted to be teaming up with The Cuckmere Community Bus to trial a circular service from Polegate railway station.
This has been made possible by a grant from East Sussex County Council under the Community Transport Development Fund provided by the Department for Transport.
Dates of operation are Fridays only as follows:
9th March, 13th April, 11th May, 8th June, 13th July,
10th August, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November
See website for timetable details.
The bus will drop off / pick up immediately outside the reception to The Centre.
This service will enable visitors without their own transport to visit this fantastic attraction, PLUS! If you present a valid Cuckmere Community Bus ticket (same day only) at reception, you will be entitled to a discounted admission of just £4 pp.
Bus Route: Polegate Railway Station to The Observatory
Opening details
10th August, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TQ 646103 Lat: 50.86962 Long: 0.33843
Signposted from A272 Road at Herstmonceux two miles east of village on Boreham Street to Pevensey road. Look for sign to Herstmonceux Castle on A271 or A27
Parking: free
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
special accessibility entrance
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesFood
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Vegetarian
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Notes
As an historic site, accessibility is very limited, especially where the telescope domes are concerned. It is provided wherever possible. In the cafe as much help as possible is given with dietary requirements. There is a special entrance with a ramp for the disabled as the main entrance is difficult.
