Plan your Visit

The National Space Centre is located just off the A6, two miles north of Leicester City Centre, midway between Leicester’s inner and outer ring roads.

Brown road signs with a distinctive rocket logo will direct you from the arterial routes around Leicester.

We have over 400 parking spaces in our car park, including 23 enhanced accessibility spaces, charged at £3 per car and £5 per motorhome/minibus for the whole day (contactless or cash pay and display machines on site).

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    Opening Times

    Please check opening times and closed dates before setting off.

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    How to Find Us

    How to find the National Space Centre by car, bus or rail.

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    Ticket Prices

    Buy in advance to save money, guarantee entry and upgrade to a FREE Annual Pass. 

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    Free Annual Pass Upgrade

    Buy online to automatically upgrade to a FREE Annual Pass*

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    Groups

    Plan a group day out for 15 or more with great packages.

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    Gift Vouchers

    Gift vouchers for the National Space Centre.

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    The Shop

    Telescopes, spacesuits, space pens, books, gifts and mementos from your visit.

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    Boosters Café

    Sit under giant rockets to enjoy fresh local coffee, a meal or a snack.

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    Facilities and Access

    Accessibility information to help plan every visit.

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    Guides, Maps and Planning

    Access guides, maps and pre-planning for a trip to the National Space Centre

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    Changing Places

    Changing Places - a larger than standard accessible toilet with extra features

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    Sensory Sessions

    Sensory Sessions support people with disabilities to access the National Space Centre.

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    Sensory Bags

    Sensory Bags to help SEN/SEND visitors during a visit.

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    When to Visit

    Best times to visit the National Space Centre for accessibility

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