Cosmicvalentine Web 2025

Cosmic Valentine

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the National Space Centre with a gourmet meal and a romantic night sky tour. An unforgettable evening of love and discovery awaits!

  • 14th Feb 2025
  • Enjoy a five course meal in the heart of the exhibition
  • Local, sustainable and seasonal menu
  • Very limited availability

Book Now

Table of food and wine at Destination Dining
Keownphoto

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a truly unique setting with our exclusive Valentine’s package, designed for couples seeking something extraordinary.

Start your evening under giant rockets, where you’ll be welcomed with a drink and canapés. Then, join our stargazing specialist for a guided tour of the night sky before sitting down to dinner.

Enjoy a five-course meal in the heart of our galleries, or upgrade to a private dining room for an even more intimate experience. With the entire Centre to explore, your evening will be filled with wonder and discovery.

Our chef has created a menu using the very best seasonal ingredients from local suppliers, ensuring sustainability and exceptional quality. We also cater to dietary requirements—just let us know when booking.

  1. Cosmic Package

    Cosmic Package
    Keownphoto
    • Prosecco and canapés upon arrival
    • Five-course dinner
    • Tour of the Night Sky
    • Access to the exhibition

    £80 per person

    Your table will be in the main gallery hub and allocated upon arrival

    Book Now

  2. Ultimate Cosmic Package

    Ultimate Cosmic Package
    National Space Centre
    • Prosecco and canapés upon arrival
    • Five-course dinner
    • Tour of the Night Sky
    • Access to the exhibition
    • Private dining area
    • Limited Availability

    £95 per person

    Choose from tables 1-13 during checkout
    View Table Map →

    Book Now

  3. Ultimate Cosmic Package +

    Ultimate Cosmic Package +
    National Space Centre

    Sold Out

    • Prosecco and canapés upon arrival
    • Five-course dinner
    • Tour of the Night Sky
    • Access to the exhibition
    • Private dining room
    • Bottle of House Wine or Prosecco
    • Limited Availability

    £110 per person

    Choose from tables 14-16 during checkout
    View Table Map →

  4. Premium Package

    Premium Package
    ®Hufton+Crow

    Sold Out

    • Exclusive dining experience in the UK’s largest planetarium
    • Prosecco and canapés upon arrival
    • Five-course dinner under a fulldome starry night sky
    • Unlimited Prosecco or House Wine during your meal
    • Tour of the Night Sky
    • Private access to the Rocket Tower before dinner
    • After-dinner Planetarium show
    • One table available
    • Option to upgrade to a proposal package - please contact [email protected]

    £250 per person

  5. Table Plan

    Table Plan
    National Space Centre
    • Explore our table plan for the evening and discover the perfect setting for your Cosmic Valentine celebration.
    • Our Cosmic Package offers a table situated in the vibrant heart of our galleries, surrounded by the wonders of space.
    • For a more intimate dining experience, our Ultimate Packages let you select your preferred table, from the striking model of the ISS Columbus Module to the immersive ambiance of Tetrastar Spaceport

    View Table Plan

Option to upgrade to a proposal package – get in touch with the team if you’d like more information [email protected]

PICS001 BW 114526

Itinerary

19:00 -  19:45
Doors open – Begin your evening with a cocktail and canapé upon arrival. Take this time to explore the Rocket Tower and enjoy a taste of our Astronaut Training experience, led by our Space Communications Team.

19:45 – 20:15
Embark on a romantic journey through the night sky with a guided show in the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium.

20:15 – 22:30   
Enjoy dinner in the heart of the exhibition

22:30 – 23:30
Continue your evening with the opportunity to explore the main galleries at your leisure.

23:30                 
Departure

Please note: The Rocket Tower will only be open before dinner, so be sure to explore this space prior to 19:45.

Cured salmon and kimchi with a bottle and glass of wine at Destination Dining
Keownphoto

Menu

V = Vegetarian, Plant Based / GF = Gluten Free
Allergen Menus are available upon request

Canape

 Red Leicester & pineapple chilli chutney tart (V)
Milk, Gluten, Egg

Whipped roasted garlic & chive tofu crostini (VE)
Soy, Gluten

Soup

Sweet potato, leek, ginger & apple soup (Ve)(GF)
Celery

Starters

Fish Cake
Smoked haddock, spring onion, potato & cheese fish cake, roasted corn Cajun sauce
Milk, Gluten, Celery, Egg, Fish

Smoked Cheese & Potato Cake
Cauliflower, smoked cheese, spring onion & potato cake, roasted corn Cajun sauce
Milk, Gluten, Celery, Egg

(can be adapted to be vegan & gluten free)

Mains

Braised Feather blade of beef
Braised Feather blade of beef with wild mushroom, pancetta, red wine sauce, roasted hispi cabbage, glazed baby carrot & confit garlic mash
Milk, Sulphites, Celery

Mushroom & Leek Bourguignon Pithivier (V)
Leek, portobello & chestnut mushrooms cooked in a rich red wine sauce encased in a puff pastry pie, roasted hispi cabbage, glazed baby carrot & confit garlic mash
Milk, Sulphites, Celery, Gluten

(can be adapted to be vegan & gluten free)

Desserts

Lemon Meringue Tart with blackcurrant sorbet (V)
Milk, Egg, Gluten

(can be adapted to be vegan & gluten free)

Coffee & Truffles

FAQs

18+

Free parking available on the evening.  

All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Yes, there is a free cloakroom available on the night.

Yes, the rocket tower is open till 19:45 and the main exhibition is open till 23:30.

Please include these when you book and our team can ensure you are fully catered for on the night. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements in advance please email [email protected] 

Yes, there is a bar available on the night, or you can pre-order drinks for your table when you book.

23:30

19:00

Please contact the events team at the National Space Centre – [email protected]

Yes, please contact the events team for our special rates – [email protected]