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.
Cosmic Country Night
Boots, beats and a whole lot of yeehaw!
10th Oct 2026
Cosmic Country Night brings the spirit of Nashville to the National Space Centre, with live country music, line dancing, American eats, themed drinks and a bucking bronco. It’s country night, with a cosmic twist.
Join our Online Space Club
Spooky Space Special
21st & 28th October 2026
Perfect for science-loving adventurers ages 7–11, each 60-minute session is packed with exciting talks, hands-on crafts, interactive activities, and downloadable resources.
What's On
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Crime & Dine
- 30th Oct 2026
- 18:45pm - 23:00pm
Step into a night of crime, arrests and CSI investigation at the National Space Centre this Halloween, with forensic challenges and a three-course dinner.
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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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- 1st Nov 2026
- 09:00 - 10:50
Relive Monsters, Inc. with your little ones—an early morning big-screen event full of laughs, nostalgia and heart, perfect for sharing a childhood favourite together.Read more
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National Space Centre Accessible Afternoon
- 8th Nov 2026
- 15:00 - 18:00
An afternoon to support children, young adults and families with additional needs and disabilities, designed for SEND visitors who would benefit from a quieter experience.
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NSC Creative Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon
- 21st Nov 2026
- 17:45 - 22:00
A fulldome experience sets 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon to mesmeric 360° visuals.
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National Space Centre AstroSnores Sleepover
- 20th Nov 2026
- 17:30 - 08:45
Join us for a special Space Lates event where you can sleep under the stars with no chance of rain.
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National Space Centre Small Space Day
- 26th Nov 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
Join the Discovery team for a day of exploration for our littlest visitors.
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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.
