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National Space Centre

Groups

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    National Space Centre

    Plan your group visit to the award winning National Space Centre to give your group an out of this world day out, including 20 minute tour of our top artefacts, a 30-minute planetarium show, lunch beneath giant rockets and of course a trip to the well-stocked gift shop.

Older man looking at the spacesuit display in the welcome hall
National Space Centre

Group Visits

Looking for a day out for your group of 15 or more? With galleries to explore, lots of hands-on activities, the iconic Rocket Tower, large coach park, café, gift shop and the UK’s largest planetarium, there is enough to create a full or half-day package everybody can enjoy.

 

Group Packages

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    National Space Centre

    JUPITER MISSION PACKAGE

    • Entry to the galleries
    • Planetarium Show
    • Guided tour of our top artefacts
    • Free coach parking
    • Fast Track Entry
    • Space Crew Briefing
    • Free Coach Driver Entry
    • Free Organiser Entry

    All this for just £20 per person - Must be pre-booked (not available during half term or Easter holiday periods).

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    SCOUTING & GUIDING GROUPS

    • Space Trail to use in the galleries
    • National Space Centre woven badge per child
    • Interactive Live Science Show
    • Rocket Building Workshop
    • Allocated Lunch Slot Area
    • Entrance to the Galleries
    • Presenter-Led Tour of the Night Sky Planetarium Show
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    LEICESTER PARKING PACKAGE

    • All day parking is just £10 when booked in advance or £15 on the day per coach

    If you are dropping off visitors to other city centre attractions and are in need of easy to access coach parking facilities, the National Space Centre can help.

    Please call in advance to make a booking and secure your space – 0116 258 2128 (this number is only for parking bookings)

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    National Space Centre

    OPTIONAL EXTRAS

    • Lunch Vouchers £7.50/ £10.50
    • Regular Tea or Americano Coffee and Cake deal £5.50
    • Black orbit Tote Bag and Guidebook deal £10.00
    • Individual Guidebook £5 each

    Why not upgrade your Jupiter Package with our optional add-ons:

National Space Centre Rocket Tower and astronaut statue
National Space Centre

To book call 0116 2582113 or email [email protected]

FAQS

We require a minimum of 15 people in a party to qualify for the discounted groups rates.

The main doors are just over 100m from the coach park. There is a gentle incline down to the main entrance.

Yes, we have a café at the bottom of the Rocket Tower. It serves homemade soups, sandwiches, snacks, hot dogs, cakes, coffee, tea and soft drinks.

Yes, however spaces are shared with the public and therefore limited; speak to a member of staff upon arrival.

We suggest 3-4 hours to enjoy the galleries and Planetarium show. You can add 60-90 minutes for a light lunch, or afternoon tea, as well as free time in the shop.

Yes! Tetrastar Spaceport is available to all visiting customers (subject to availability and health and safety regulations) during on-peak operational hours (10:00-17:00) - Weekends and School Holidays.