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Home Education Day: Humans in Space

A day dedicated to home educated children and their families, with hands-on activities, expert-led talks, and inspiring planetarium shows.

  • 9th Sep 2025
  • Ages 5 – 14 yrs
  • £14 per Child  /  £9.50 per Adult
  • Hands-on Science, Engaging Talks & Workshops
  • Planetarium Show Included

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A day for home-educated children and their families 

Join us for a fun-filled day for children aged 5-14. Our expert-led Home Education Days include hands-on activities and live talks tailored to your age group, and a fantastic planetarium show. 

You will also have one of our experts on hand to answer questions and help you achieve your learning goals.

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This Month's Theme

Humans in Space

This Home Education Day will explore all about astronauts, space travel and the effect it has on the human body. 

Workshops & Live Shows

Workshops and live shows take place at various times during the day, with each session adapted to suit the age group taking part.

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Rockets!

Workshop

Get ready for lift-off! Work within a Team to design, build, and launch your own rocket.

Curriculum links: Forces & Motion, Design and Technology

 

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Life in Space

Live Show

Join us for an interactive live show that takes you through a week in the life of an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.

Packed with engaging experiments, we’ll explore the daily tasks astronauts carry out, how microgravity affects the human body, and the unique challenges of living and working in space. Discover what it really takes to live beyond Earth.

Planetarium Shows

Sit back in the UK's Largest Planetarium and enjoy expert-led immersive experiences and award-winning shows.

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National Space Centre

Tour of the Night Sky

Presenter-led show

Join a member of our Discovery Team for an immersive journey through the wonders of the Universe. Your presenter will guide you through the current seasonal night sky before venturing into space for a unique perspective of Earth and distant celestial objects.

 

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One Step Beyond

brand-new show - launching summer 2025

From our first baby steps to setting foot on the Moon, humanity has always been driven to explore. Now, as we look to our next giant leap, Mars stands as our most ambitious goal yet. But reaching the red planet won’t be easy. This new show explores the challenges of sending humans to Mars, the global effort it will take — and the possibility of discovering signs of ancient life.

Info & T&Cs

  • Payment must be made at the time of booking. Places cannot be reserved without payment.
  • All tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, except in the event of a cancellation by the National Space Centre.
  • The National Space Centre reserves the right to cancel the event should minimum numbers not be achieved. If this occurs, participants will be notified 7 days prior and refunded in full.
  • Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
  • You cannot leave your child with the event staff.
  • Only children booked into the activities may attend. Sessions include booked children and their supervising adult only.
  • You may book a maximum of ONE adult per child for sessions. Additional adults/children can purchase standard day entry and explore exhibitions together outside of the 30-minute talk, 60-minute workshop, and 30-minute show.
  • This event is only open to individual home educators. It cannot be booked by schools or groups.
  • The National Space Centre will be open to the general public on the day, but no school or large group bookings will be taken.
  • Workshops and talks are exclusive to Home Education Day participants. Exhibitions and galleries may include the public.
  • Annual Passes cannot be used to book this event due to the additional workshop, talk, and show.
  • Home Education Day tickets are not eligible for a free Annual Pass upgrade.
  • We’ll provide all the resources needed for the sessions.
  • You are welcome to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day, as well as a packed lunch. We also have a café on-site.
  • We request that there is no eating or drinking during the sessions, with the exception of water in a sealed bottle.
  • Each session includes children of differing ages and abilities. We do not have resources for children to work individually.
  • The sessions are tailored to specific age ranges. Children cannot be booked into different age sessions.
  • Late arrival may prevent entry into sessions already in progress.

If your child has SEN/SEND learning needs, you may wish to explore our Accessible Afternoons.

Our accessibility guide describes the facilities and support we offer, as well as an average sensory experience. Please note the specific sensory conditions may vary on the day of your visit.

If you have any access requests or questions prior to your visit, please contact [email protected]. We are happy to help.

Accessibility Guide