Your Journey Starts Here
- Enjoy England National Award Winner
- The UK's largest planetarium
- Hands-on Science and Interactive Fun
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- Dynamic Events and Themed Weekends
- Fully Accessible with Excellent Facilities
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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).
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Coming Soon...
Learning never stops—even behind closed doors. Our Solar System gallery is temporarily closed as we prepare a groundbreaking new chapter. Read our blog to see what’s next.
What's On
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Stuart Hollis Astronaut Adventures - October Half Term
- 18th Oct - 2nd Nov 2025
- 10:00 - 17:00
Half Term Fun at the National Space Centre with astronaut training, space food, and the UK's largest planetarium.
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Space Cadets Online
- 18th Feb 2026, 1st Apr 2026, 8th Apr 2026, 27th May 2026, 5th Aug 2026, 12th Aug 2026, 19th Aug 2026, 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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National Space Centre Accessible Afternoon
- 9th Nov 2025, 7th Dec 2025, 11th Jan 2026, 15th Mar 2026, 10th May 2026, 12th Jul 2026, 6th Sep 2026, 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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Igor Mashkov (Pexels) Space Lates - Messages to Outer Space
- 21st Nov 2025
- 18:00 - 21:00
Discover alien worlds, uncover the search for life and explore communicating in space with this inspiring evening of talks, activities, and exploration.
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AstroSnores Sleepover
- 21st - 22nd Nov 2025
- 17:30 - 08:45
Join the Space Lates team for our once a year special public sleepover in the heart of the exhibition.
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Copyright: © 1995 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Film Club - Toy Story
- 22nd Nov 2025
- 09:00 - 11:15
Sit back in the UK's largest planetarium for a 30th anniversary cinema screening of this iconic movie classic.
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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.
