It's Spooky Space Season
- 17th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
- Halloween Workshops & Cosmic Crafts
- Hands-On Science & Demos
- Free Annual Pass Upgrade
Discover the Science of Magic
Join us for a spellbinding family day out packed with science shows, magical demonstrations, workshops, crafts and space adventures.
Explore the Outer Worlds
- Brand-New Experience
- Fun For All Ages
- Immersive and interactive
Ready to go beyond?
Journey to icy moons, towering storms and distant worlds in our brand-new Outer Solar System Experience, where interactive adventures bring the mysteries of deep space to life.
Pay Once, Visit All Year
- Save When Booking Ahead
- Visit Again For Free
Get our best-value tickets online, including a FREE Annual Pass upgrade, plus extra savings this summer through Great British Summer Savings.
UK in Space Festival 2026
20th Sep 2026
Lift-off at one of our biggest events of the year
Join us for an action-packed day of activities, immersive planetarium shows and live talks from space experts. Whether you're a budding young astronaut or a lifelong stargazer, come and explore our interactive galleries and celebrate the UK’s exciting future in space.
Cosmic Evenings
Experience the National Space Centre after dark.
Join us for one-of-a-kind nights of live music, immersive entertainment, themed experiences and extraordinary dining.
Country Party Night
10th Oct 2026
crime and dine
30th Oct 2026
What's On
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National Space Centre Small Space Day
- 18th Sep 2026, 26th Nov 2026
- 10:00 - 10:00
Join the Discovery team for a day of exploration for our littlest visitors.
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National Space Centre UK in Space Festival
- 20th Sep 2026
Discover and celebrate the UK's vibrant space industry with hands-on activities, expert talks, and stunning shows in the UK’s largest planetarium.
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Cosmic Country Night
- 10th Oct 2026
- 20:00 - 00:00
Y’all ready for a rootin’-tootin’ adults-only night of country music, Southern eats, and out-of-this-world fun?
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Spooky Space: The Science of Magic
- 17th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Looking for things to do this October half term? Discover a spellbinding family Halloween day out packed with science shows, magical demonstrations, workshops, crafts and space adventures.
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Space Cadets Online
- 21st Oct 2026, 28th Oct 2026
- 10:30 - 11:30
Join our ONLINE Space Cadets Club for kids aged 7-11: science, learning, and space fun!
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Film Club - The Conjuring
- 24th Oct 2026
- 19:00 - 23:00
Experience the atmospheric Halloween thrills of The Conjuring on the giant Planetarium cinema screen this October.
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We are an Educational Charity
Our mission is to make space accessible, educational, and fun for everyone.
As a charity, every penny we make goes into caring for our incredible collection and exhibitions you can discover and explore, while delivering inspiring science programmes and events on-site, online, and across our communities.
