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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Mysteries of Space - May Half Term
- 24th May - 1st Jun 2025
- 10:00 - 17:00
Explore the unanswered questions about space with us this May half-term! From strange pictures of space to tricks of the eye, find out the stories behind these mysteries.Read more
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Space Cadets Online - May
- 28th May 2025
- 10:30 - 11:30
Join our ONLINE Space Cadets Club for kids aged 7-11: science, crafts, and space fun!
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National Space Centre Galactic Gathering - Festival of the Force
- 28th - 29th Jun 2025
- 10:00 - 17:00
Head to a galaxy not so far, far away for a weekend of intergalactic fun for all the family.
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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.
