Calendar of Upcoming Events

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Turret & Dungeon Tours

September 1-May 31  

Spring Tour Times:
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays at 1.30 and 3.30 only

Win your place at Space Camp

Win a place at Space Camp 2013

May 1-31  

Tell us why you love space in 140 characters & win your place at Space Camp!

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Planetarium Show Included in School Tours!

May 9-June 30  

Out of this world school tours with planetarium shows, workshops and Cosmos at the Castle

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Towel Day

May 25   11:00 - 17:00

In commemoration of Douglas Adams we will be taking part in Towel Day

Celestial Navigation

First Fridays at the Castle

June 7   18:00 - 21:00

Learn about the art of Celestial Navigation

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Ocean to City

June 8   11:00 - 16:00

A family fun day, underwater photography exhibition and Planet Ocean

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Bike Week 2013

June 23   12:00 - 14:00

A fun family cycle followed by entertainment and refreshments in our courtyard

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Maths: It IS Rocket Science

July 1-5   09:45 - 15:00

CPD Summer Course for primary school teachers. Gain key insights into using Space to develop numeracy skills.

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Space Camp 2013: Week 1

July 8-12   09:30 - 12:30 or 14:00 - 17:00

Space Camp – Training kids to be Astronauts since 2007!

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Skeptics in the Castle

July 12   20:00 - 22:00

Personal reminiscences and Irish connections – a look into the life of Martin Gardner

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Space Camp 2013: Week 2

July 22-26   9:30 - 12:30 or 14:00 - 17:00

BCO Space Camp – Training kids to be Astronauts since 2007!

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Gathering the Gathering

January 1-December 31  

Record and upload your personal video messages for Gathering the Gathering and we’ll send them to space!

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