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Destination Dining

Destination Dining

Celebrate the Apollo 10 anniversary with a unique three-course dining experience, exclusive museum access, and a planetarium tour.

  • 17th May 2025
  • Dine in the heart of the exhibition
  • Enjoy a tour of the night sky in the UK's largest planetarium
  • Seasonal, locally sourced and sustainable three course menu
  1. Table set for Destination Dining in Home Planet gallery
    National Space Centre

    An unforgettable evening of space, stories, and sensational food.

    Step into the heart of the National Space Centre for an extraordinary three-course dining experience, inspired by the 1969 Apollo 10 mission. In celebration of this historic anniversary, our in-house chefs have crafted a menu based on the meals enjoyed by astronauts, reimagined using the finest seasonal ingredients from local independent suppliers.

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Eugene A. Cernan, lunar module pilot; Thomas P. Stafford, commander; and John W. Young, command module pilot
NASA

This Month's Theme

The menu is based on Apollo 10 - The Apollo 10 mission, launched in May 1969, was the crucial "dress rehearsal" for the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Apollo 10’s success paved the way for humanity's giant leap. Join us to celebrate this milestone in space history.

National Space Cenre Planetarium

Planetarium Show

Included in your evening is a show in the UK’s largest Planetarium, the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium. Join a member of our expert team for an immersive Planetarium experience, sit back and relax as we journey together through the wonders of the Universe. 

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Destination Dining

Times for the Evening

  • 19:00-19:45 - Arrival drinks served
  • 19:00-19:45 - Opportunity to tour the Rocket Tower
  • 19:45-20:15 - Tour of the night sky in the Planetarium
  • 20:15-22:30 - Dinner in the galleries
  • 23:00-23:30 - Opportunity to discover the exhibition*
  • 23:15 - Last orders at the Bar
  • 23:30 - Departure
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National Space Centre

Our package includes:

  • Arrival cocktail served on the ground floor of the Rocket Tower and the opportunity to get hands on with the oldest things you'll touch in your life - genuine rocks from space!
  • Embark on a journey through the night sky with a guided show in the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium.
  • A three-course menu inspired by the meals eaten by the Astronauts of Apollo 10
  • Exclusive access to the National Space Centre exhibition*
  • Bar available throughout the evening


from £69 per person

Asparagus starter at Destination Dining
National Space Centre

Menu

Our menu is pre-order only. Please choose from one of the following starter and main courses.

 

Starters

Split pea and ham hock soup

Cream of split pea and mint soup (V)

Inspired by the soups the astronauts ate every day

Main

Beef with Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Vegetables, and Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Apollo 10 astronauts had beef and vegetable dishes that were rehydrated or in vacuum-sealed packages.

Lentil and Mushroom Stew with Roasted Vegetables, and Truffle Mashed Potatoes (V)

Dessert

Warm chocolate brownie with Vanilla ice cream, chilled berry compote

Inspired by the astronaut’s sweet treat of chocolate brownie on Apollo 10

Tea and coffee served

 

Menu can be adapted to vegan

 

*Menus subject to change

Allergen Menus are available upon request, please provide all dietary requirements when booking.

Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
®Hufton+Crow

Exclusive Dining Location - The Planetarium

Exclusive use of the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, where your dinner will be served beneath a starry night sky with unlimited Prosecco or House Wine during your meal, private access to the iconic Rocket Tower before dinner and an after dinner viewing of one of our award-winning Planetarium shows.

There is only one table for two people available for this package.

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National Space Centre

Exclusive Dining Location - Tetrastar Spaceport

Upgrade your booking to include one of the four private rooms in our brand new themed Tetrastar Spaceport.

Cocktails upon arrival, three-course dinner, a bottle of House Wine or Prosecco, Tour of the Night Sky, an exclusive private dining area and access to the exhibition.*

We have four private rooms for two for this package. 

Destination Dining table in the Columbus Module
National Space Centre

Exclusive Dining Location - Columbus Module

Upgrade your package to book this exclusive location in our Into Space gallery. 

Take your seat at the one and only table in this replica of one of the living modules on the International Space Station.

Cocktails upon arrival, three-course dinner, a bottle of House Wine or Prosecco, Tour of the Night Sky, an exclusive private dining area and access to the exhibition.*

We have one table for two for this package. 

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 7.45pm and the main exhibition is open till 11.30pm.

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.

Please let us know the names of any other people who have booked who you would like to be seated with you when you book. We are more than happy to put groups together if requested in advance (we cannot do this on the night unfortunately). 

Standard tables will be in the main hub area of our exhibition galleries. If you are looking for private dining, please select the number of private rooms and unique locations when booking, which include our Tetrastar Spaceport.

Smart casual

All arrival times are from 19:00.