Your Journey Starts Here
- Enjoy England National Award Winner
- The UK's largest planetarium
- Hands-on Science and Interactive Fun
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- Dynamic Events and Themed Weekends
- Fully Accessible with Excellent Facilities
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Our cheapest tickets are available when you book online, AND we will automatically upgrade all paid for tickets to a Free Annual Pass
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).
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Coming Soon...
Learning never stops—even behind closed doors. Our Solar System gallery is temporarily closed as we prepare a groundbreaking new chapter. Read our blog to see what’s next.
What's On
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Credit - Leicestershire County Council Barwell Meteorite 60
- 6th Dec 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
Celebrate 60 years since the Barwell Meteorite fall with a day of science, history, and discovery.
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National Space Centre Accessible Afternoon
- 7th Dec 2025, 11th Jan 2026, 15th Mar 2026, 10th May 2026, 12th Jul 2026, 6th Sep 2026, 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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Santa Sunday
- 7th Dec 2025, 21st Dec 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
Join Mrs Claus and the NOEL Elves on a space mission to help save Christmas.
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National Space Centre Christmas at the National Space Centre
- 7th - 21st Dec 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
Discover festive family days out in Leicestershire – meet Santa, enjoy Christmas films, and explore toddler-friendly space fun. Book your magical Christmas adventure today!
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Festive Family Film Club - The Grinch
- 14th Dec 2025
- 14:30 - 17:15
Celebrate Christmas with The Grinch (2018) on the big screen, plus festive fun and surprises!
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Festive Film Club - How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- 14th Dec 2025
- 17:00 - 20:30
Enjoy Jim Carrey’s iconic How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) in a festive planetarium cinema experience.
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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.
