Your Journey Starts Here
- Space for Everyone
- The UK's largest planetarium
- Hands-on Science and Interactive Fun
PAY ONCE, VISIT ALL YEAR!
Book online to save money, guarantee entry AND automatically upgrade to a Free Annual Pass
Space for Everyone
Explore our interactive galleries, get hands on with science busking, discover the past, present, and future of space exploration, and even blast off on a journey into low Earth orbit (subject to availability).
UK's Largest Planetarium
The National Space Centre is home to the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, the UK's largest fulldome planetarium. Included in your first visit is an award-winning show from our library (pick the one that suits you when you book online).
Special Events
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Accessible Afternoon - March
- 2nd Mar 2025
- 15:00 - 18:00
An afternoon to support children, young adults and families with additional needs and disabilities, designed for SEND visitors who would benefit from a quieter experience.
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Alex Hannam Premium Event: Brickish Weekend
- 15th - 16th Mar 2025
- 10:00 - 17:00
The National Space Centre is joining forces with Fairy Bricks and the Brickish Association to host a celebration of all things LEGO.
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Film Club - Apollo 13 (PG)
- 21st Mar 2025
- 20:30
Sit back in the UK's largest planetarium for a cinema screening of this iconic movie classic.
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Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
Included in your first visit is an award-winning planetarium show.
Rocket Tower
As you approach the National Space Centre from any route into the City you will catch glimpses of the 42 metre high Rocket Tower.
Free Annual Pass Upgrade
Buy your tickets online and automatically upgrade to a free annual pass.
You will be given full details upon arrival.
Please consider adding Giftaid during the ticketing process, it costs no extra and the charity can claim the VAT back to support our education, outreach and curatorial mission.
