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Your Journey Starts Here
- Space for Everyone
- The UK's largest planetarium
- Hands-on Science and Interactive Fun
PAY ONCE, VISIT ALL YEAR!
Book online to save money, guarantee entry AND automatically upgrade to a Free Annual Pass
Space for Everyone
Explore our interactive galleries, get hands on with science busking, discover the past, present, and future of space exploration, and even blast off on a journey into low Earth orbit (subject to availability).
UK's Largest Planetarium
The National Space Centre is home to the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, the UK's largest fulldome planetarium. Included in your first visit is an award-winning show from our library (pick the one that suits you when you book online).
What's on
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The Muppet Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long
- 17th Dec 2023
- 16:00 - 22:00
Head to the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium to watch the movie, sing along, join in with our games and enjoy a family Christmas treat with a lots of Muppet mischief.
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Small Space Mrs Santa Special
- 17th Dec 2023
- 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for a very special pre-Christmas Small Space Day, including a visit from Mrs Claus all the way from the North Pole!
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Home Education Day
- 9th - 10th Jan 2024
- 10:00 - 16:00
A day dedicated to home educated children and their families.
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Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
Included in your first visit is an award-winning planetarium show.
Rocket Tower
As you approach the National Space Centre from any route into the City you will catch glimpses of the 42 metre high Rocket Tower.
Free Annual Pass Upgrade
Buy your tickets online and automatically upgrade to a free annual pass.
You will be given full details upon arrival.
Please consider adding Giftaid during the ticketing process, it costs no extra and the charity can claim the VAT back to support our education, outreach and curatorial mission.
