Santa's Spaceport Experience
- Weekends from 28 Nov to 20 Dec
- Easy Add-On to Your Entry Ticket
Step into a magical Christmas mission
Join Mrs Claus and the elves on a space adventure in Tetrastar Spaceport. Meet Santa and choose a gift in the elves’ workshop.
Give the Gift of Space
- Send by Email or Post
- Add-Ons Available
Give a Day Out or Space Lates voucher this holiday season. Send by email, or choose postal delivery with optional extras like space food, a souvenir guide, or café treats.
Pay Once, Visit All Year
- Save When Booking Ahead
- Visit Again For Free
Get our best-value tickets online, including a FREE Annual Pass upgrade, plus extra savings this summer through Great British Summer Savings.
Explore the Outer Worlds
- Brand-New Experience
- Fun For All Ages
- Immersive and interactive
Ready to go beyond?
Journey to icy moons, towering storms and distant worlds in our brand-new Outer Solar System Experience, where interactive adventures bring the mysteries of deep space to life.
Small Space Day
26th November 2026
A day made for toddlers and pre-schoolers, with drop-in stories, crafts, sing-alongs and a planetarium show, made with Early Years specialists for ages 2–5.
With no school visits or large groups, the Centre is calmer and quieter. Little ones can roam, play and explore at their own pace.
Space Lates: Explore Other Worlds
20th November 2026
Uncover the secrets of Mercury and exoplanets. Space Lates events bring together fascinating talks, hands-on activities, and inspiring discoveries from the world of astronomy and space exploration.
Explore the galleries, dive into topics that spark your interest, and enjoy a relaxed evening filled with science, conversation, and curiosity.
What's On
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National Space Centre Accessible Afternoon
- 8th Nov 2026
- 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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- 28th Nov 2026
- 18:00 - 21:00
Experience Queen’s greatest hits in an immersive fulldome show in the UK’s largest planetarium in Leicester.
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Film Club - Love Actually
- 12th Dec 2026
- 18:30 - 00:00
Gather your favourite people for festive fizz, Christmas fun and the ultimate romantic comedy at the National Space Centre.Read more
We are an Educational Charity
Our mission is to make space accessible, educational, and fun for everyone.
As a charity, every penny we make goes into caring for our incredible collection and exhibitions you can discover and explore, while delivering inspiring science programmes and events on-site, online, and across our communities.
