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We're really excited for you to get to know the National Space Centre better and to bring you closer to the work we do here! Space may be very far away for the vast majority of us; but starting from now, the National Space Centre will be closer than ever before.
Over the years, we’ve worked to develop Boosters into a café that’s accessible and friendly to everyone that visits the National Space Centre, especially families who need to plan meals for their children or people they are caring for. So it’s a huge boost to the team and the Centre as whole that we’ve achieved accreditation from the Family Café Standard.
Nothing quite matches the feeling of seeing the expanse of space spread out above you. But it can be tough to see the stars, or to even know what to look out for, especially if you are new to the field. For this Our Space, I had a chat with Ann Bonell, the Leicester Astronomical Society’s owner, about how the friendship between the Society and the National Space Centre began.
As we wish Buzz Aldrin a very happy 95th birthday today, we look back on the day we welcomed the second man on the Moon to the National Space Centre, and speak to some of the team who helped make the visit such a special occasion.
Whether you’re buying for someone just beginning to learn about the solar system or someone who wants to read an astronaut’s account of their time in space, we’re sure to have something in our gift shop that works for you.
If you’re looking to pick up a gift for someone special, we’ve got a selection of items on offer perfect to wrap and tuck into a stocking or underneath a tree. Whether you’re looking for something for a space lover or someone who’s a little more down to earth, here's our guide to Christmas.
With the festive season just around the corner, preparations are in full swing at the National Space Centre. There are several events on offer throughout December, all with a little taste of festive fun to get you and your friends or family excited for the season!
Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes the mad rush to get everything sorted. Whether you’re someone who already has everything stacked in neat piles under the tree, or an agent of chaos leaving it until Christmas Eve to sort out, our new gift vouchers could be the perfect surprise for the space fan in your life.
For this Our Space, I want to shine the light on the team behind the National Space Academy, who work hard to guide students into STEM careers when they finished their GCSEs. Did you know that their team is made up of an award-shortlisted novelist, 5 former members of Space Crew, and even a tortoise?
Earlier this year, we launched our One Small Step scheme, which allows people to support our educational Charity by purchasing a plaque and sponsoring one of our iconic astronaut footprints. We were absolutely blown away when an organisation called AR Demolition reached out to us and told us they wanted to make a very special donation and purchase 5 plaques to support the IGNITE!
If you are planning of a day trip to the National Space Centre why not add dinner after your visit, or stay over and enjoy a longer break in the city or county #WeLoveLeicester
