Christmas at the National Space Centre
Discover festive family days out in Leicestershire – meet Santa, enjoy Christmas films, and explore toddler-friendly space fun. Book your magical Christmas adventure today!
- 7th - 21st Dec 2025
- Meet Santa in Leicester’s Most Unique Grotto
- Festive Films for Every Generation
- Christmas Adventures for Toddlers
- Visit England Award-Winning Attraction
- Giftable Experiences
- Unforgettable Christmas Events in Leicester
Christmas Events Leicester – A Galaxy of Festive Fun for Every Family!
Looking for unforgettable Christmas events in Leicester? Step into a season of sparkle and discovery at the award-winning National Space Centre.
From meeting Santa in his magical space grotto to enjoying festive films and toddler-friendly discovery days, we’ve got family Christmas days out in Leicestershire for every age and imagination.
Join us for Christmas things to do with kids in Leicester that are truly out of this world – all wrapped up in festive lights, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime.
- Enjoy Visit England's Award-Winning Attraction
- Meet Santa, watch festive films, or enjoy toddler-friendly fun
- Create family memories that are truly out of this world
Meet Santa in Leicester
Dates: 7 & 21 December 2025
For: Families with children aged 2–10
Looking for the best place to meet Santa in Leicester? Discover a magical Christmas day out at the National Space Centre! Explore our galleries, enjoy a festive family visit, and book your timed slot to meet Father Christmas in his space-themed grotto.
Every child receives a special gift voucher to choose a present from Santa’s shop on the way home – a truly memorable family Christmas day out in Leicestershire.
Film Club: The Grinch Double Feature
Date: 14 December 2025
For: Families, teens, nostalgic adults
Add some cinematic sparkle to your Christmas in Leicester with our festive Film Club double feature!
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The Grinch (U): A magical, mischievous Christmas adventure for all ages.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG): Jim Carrey’s cult classic that delivers festive fun and nostalgia.
Enjoy one or both screenings, with optional goody bags and festive food/drink add-ons – the perfect Christmas event in Leicester for families and friends.
Book now – one ticket or both, with festive treats available!
Small Space Day: Christmas Special
Date: 17 December 2025
For: Families with toddlers
Our popular Small Space Day returns for a Christmas Special designed especially for toddlers and early years. Join Mrs Claus and our Education Team for a day full of music, movement, stories, and sensory play, all themed around space and the magic of Christmas.
It’s one of the most joyful Christmas things to do with kids in Leicester, perfect for curious little explorers and their grown-ups.
Perfect for toddlers – book now for a sensory festive space adventure!
Give the Gift of Discovery – National Space Centre Gift Vouchers
Looking for a unique Christmas gift in Leicester that’s truly out of this world?
Our National Space Centre Gift Vouchers are the perfect present for families, friends, and future explorers.
Buy online right up to Christmas Day — we’ll email the voucher straight to your recipient (on a date you choose) with your personalised message, or you can print it at home to pop in a festive card.
Each voucher is valid for 12 months and can be redeemed for a day out at the award-winning National Space Centre. On their first visit, guests can even upgrade their ticket to an Annual Pass at no extra cost, making your gift one that keeps giving all year round.
Every voucher purchase also helps support the National Space Centre Charity, funding our work in education, curation, community engagement, and science learning for all.
Buy your National Space Centre Gift Voucher now – the perfect last-minute Christmas gift!
