Galactic Gathering - Festival of the Force

Activities

Included in your day ticket to the event is access to our galleries, a Planetarium show, and an opportunity to enjoy a trip to low Earth orbit from the Tetrastar Spaceport (subject to availability), but you can also drop in to the following on the day:

1. Meet the Characters

   Meet your favourite characters, grab a selfie with a Sith! Thanks to the worldwide costuming groups you can meet Mandalorians, pilots, Jedi, Stormtroopers, Wookies, and more!

2. Droidbuilders STEAM Academy

   Dive into interactive workshops and hands-on experiences designed to teach STEAM skills - the perfect balance of fun and learning.
   Explore the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths in a galaxy far, far away!

3. Saber Guild

   Drop in for a Lightsaber class with these Jedi Masters. There will be timed child and adult classes throughout the day (please book on the day at the Saber Guild stand). 

4. Drive a Droid

   Thanks to the Droidbuilders you can take control of a mini droid and see if you can complete the course.

5. Craft Sessions

   Join our Discovery team to make and take your very own memento of the day (drop in sessions on a first come basis).

6. Take a Seat

   Take a seat on the Emperor's Throne (watch out Rebels) thanks to the 501st UK Garrison. 

Planetarium Show

Included in your first visit is one of our award-winning shows in the UK’s largest planetarium. Sit back and enjoy this fulldome experience where you can take a tour through the Solar System, discover what it takes to be an astronomer, or be guided through the night sky without light pollution or the British weather to hamper you.

Annual Pass holders can book an additional show upon arrival, subject to availability, for £3 per person.

1. The Great Solar System Adventure

   Join showman extraordinaire "The Great Schiaparelli" as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is. Be warned though, the Observatorium isn’t just for show. It will transport the audience right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our slice of the heavens. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece!

2. Tour of the Night Sky

   Using our immersive Planetarium, sit back and relax as we journey together through the wonders of the Universe. Your presenter will guide you around our night time sky and together you will look at the stars, visit planets and explore the mysteries of Space, in your own unique adventure. Vote for some of your favourite stops along the way, in this exciting and audience driven journey.

3. We Are Aliens

   We Are Aliens allows families, adults and children the opportunity to explore the important questions in the Universe. Are there other civilisations out there? Will we one day connect with them? Or is it just us? In other words, are we alone? And you may just recognise the voice behind it all as it’s none other than actor Rupert Grint, famous for his portrayal of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies.