UK / East Midlands / Leicestershire
National Space Centre
Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS, United Kingdom
The National Space Centre is a science and discovery visitor attraction in the heart of the UK.
Go on a mission of scientific discovery in our interactive galleries!
Sit back and enjoy an award winning fulldome show in the UKs largest planetarium.
Find out the latest happenings in space and get hands on with artefacts in our gallery busking sessions.
Head into space thanks to our BRAND-NEW immersive experience in Tetrastar Spaceport.
All included in the one ticket price (we even offer an automatic FREE Annual Pass upgrade, so you can come back throughout the year).
Visit WebsiteOpening Times
Termtime
Monday - Friday
10.00 - 16.00
Saturday - Sunday
10.00 - 17.00
School Holidays
Open Daily
10.30 - 17.00
Prices
Online
Adult (16+)
£22.00
Child (5-16)*
£20.00
Concession**
£20.00
*Must be accompanied by an adult
**Over 65, NUS with Totum photo card or UniDays with one other form of photo ID, disabled people.
A Personal Assistant can be added to your booking with proof of DLA or PIP.
Please email info@spacecentre.co.uk with your booking reference to add a Personal Assistant.
On the Door
Adult (16+)
£23.00
Child (5-16)*
£21.00
Concession**
£21.00
All day Parking
Car
£4.00
Motorhome/ Minibus/ Van
£5.00
Facilities
Café
Baby Changing
Car Parking
Disabled Access
Picnic Site
Toilets
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