May Half Term - Mission Space
- 24th - 31st May 2026
- Save when you book online
- Book early to guarantee entry
- Award-winning fun
- Hands-on discovery – free drop-in workshops, talks, and science activities
Get ready for lift-off this May half term as Mission Space lands at the award-winning National Space Centre.
Step aboard the Tharsis spacecraft for an unforgettable journey from the Tetrastar Spaceport, take part in interactive workshops, and enjoy live presentations that bring the excitement of space travel to life.
With the whole Centre to explore — from rockets to astronauts — it’s the ultimate family day out for all space explorers and their crew.
Your Mission Space adventure is just the beginning!
All online tickets include an automatic free Annual Pass upgrade*, giving you unlimited return visits for a whole year. Experience our award-winning fulldome show inside the UK’s largest planetarium, refuel in Boosters Café under giant rockets with freshly prepared local food, and browse the National Space Centre shop for exclusive mementos that support our charity mission. With over 400 parking spaces, full Changing Places and accessible facilities, and plenty to see and do, the National Space Centre has #SpaceForEveryone — and everything you need for an unforgettable family day out.
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Planetarium Shows
Included in your first visit is one of our award-winning shows in the UK’s largest planetarium. Sit back and enjoy this fulldome experience where you can take a tour through the Solar System, discover what it takes to be an astronomer, or be guided through the night sky without light pollution or the British weather to hamper you.
Annual Pass holders can book an additional show upon arrival, subject to availability, for £3 per person.
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![Footprint on Mars from One Step Beyond]()
NSC Creative One Step Beyond
Join showman extraordinaire "The Great Schiaparelli" as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is. Be warned though, the Observatorium isn’t just for show.
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![We Are Astronomers]()
NSC Creative We Are Astronomers
Do you know what an astronomer does?
Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. We Are Astronomers, narrated by David Tennant, is an exciting 360° fulldome digital planetarium show with input from UK astronomers.
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Tour of the Night Sky
Join a member of our Discovery team for an immersive Planetarium experience, sit back and relax as we journey together through the wonders of the Universe. Your presenter will guide you around the current, seasonal, night-time sky before venturing into space for a unique perspective of Earth and other more distant celestial objects.
