What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

There are 400 car parking spaces available on site offered on a first come first served basis (£4 per day - card machines in the car park, or pay at ticketing with your registration number). There is a bus stop to the 54 route within a few minutes walk of the Centre.

Related FAQs

Yes, however, due to the popularity of the event we cannot guarantee indoor seating. If the weather is good please do consider the outdoor areas (the waterside has some bench seating and is a lot quieter).

Absolutely, however we do have some guidelines to follow for the safety of all. Please be aware that we do work with official costuming groups, so we are unable to provide secure changing spaces, storage, or free entry. 

The National Space Centre – 0116 261 0261 (this phone line is available Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00) Or email [email protected] 

Absolutely, where we are able to do so. Our activities have been created to cut down on any queues, however if you need help with queues please speak to the staff at the point of entry. Our Duty Manager can help with supervised access to the Science Lab if you need a quiet space, place to pray, or want time out for private baby feeding, please ask on the day (this may be a shared space due to numbers/requests for use). 

No, over the past 20 years of running this event we have welcomed and been supported by some amazing guests, however, as the number of comic con style events has increased we have taken the decision to focus on creating an amazing family and fan event with our costuming group partners instead of competing with larger venues with bigger budgets than our charity. These events are dedicated to immersing yourselves through meeting costume characters, getting hands on with workshops and learning something new with other fans over the weekend. 

No, Galactic Gathering is one of five days of the year where the FREE Annual Pass upgrade ticket cannot be used. However, your ticket purchased on either day will automatically receive the FREE upgrade. 

Yes, our Content Team will be on site to get images and video to celebrate the event and market future events of this nature at the Centre. If you do not wish to be included please ask at ticketing for a badge to wear on the day. Please note - the National Space Centre is more than happy for you to take photographs as mementos and to share with friends and family on the day, however, we do not allow commercial photography on site.

No, all of the additional sessions are drop in or book on the day. 

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