National Space Centre

Exploration Drive
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 5NS

Tel: +44 (0)845 605 2001
Fax: +44 (0)116 258 2100
Email: info@spacecentre.co.uk
Web: http://www.spacecentre.co.uk

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The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun.

Home to the UK’s largest 360° planetarium, the National Space Centre is a hands-on, interactive journey through six stunning galleries, amazing rocket tower, and S.I.M ride that offers an experience that is out of this world.

Visit Project Apollo: The lunar landings and re-live the excitement of the 1960’s space race, featuring original film footage, artefacts and memorabilia. Pose for your photo on the lunar surface of the moon and try your hand at landing your own Eagle space craft.

The National Space Centre hosts many exciting events throughout the year. See our website for full calendar of events.

Visiting the centre also allows you to make your ticket valid for a whole year allowing you come back again and again at no extra cost.

General Information:

  • All Weather Attraction
  • Allow half a day for visit
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Café/Restaurant on site
  • Celebration Catering available
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Disabled Access
  • Education Pack Available
  • Family Friendly
  • Gift shop and/or Shop
  • Good Weather Attraction
  • Licensed to sell alcohol
  • No Dogs except Guide Dogs
  • Offers Corporate Facilities
  • Parking on Site
  • Photography allowed
  • Picnic Areas (outside)
  • Pushchair Access
  • Refreshments ie Tea, Coffee, Light snack
  • We have events (see website)



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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    All year:
    Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Last Admission 3.30pm.

    School Term Time:
    Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm
    Saturday & Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    Schools Holidays:
    Monday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Adult £12.72; Child (5-16yrs) £10.77. Under 5yrs Free.

    Concession (Over 60yrs/NUS, Disabled) £10.77.

    Family of 4 maximum 2 Adults £40.87.Family of 5 maximum 2 Adults £49.66.

    There is a car parking charge of £2.00

    Charges are subject to change please check website.

    Directions
    By Road:
    The National Space Centre is located just off the A6, two miles north of Leicester City Centre, midway between Leicester's inner and outer ring roads. Brown road signs with a distinctive rocket logo will direct you from the arterial routes around Leicester.

    By Train:
    East Midland Trains and Cross Country Trains serve Leicester Station. From here you can either take a bus or a taxi to the National Space Centre. First bus 54 runs every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 20 minutes on Sunday from Charles Street, a short walk from the station.
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    National Space Centre Postcode for SatNav: LE4 5NS

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