National Space Centre
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Overview
The award winning National Space Centre is an 'out-of-this-world' experience for the whole family. With six interactive galleries, the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium (the UK’s largest), a 3D SIM ride and the iconic 42 metre high Rocket Tower, there really is something for everybody to enjoy. There's also on-site parking, a café, shop and all the facilities you'd expect from a world class attraction. The Centre regularly hosts special weekends including celebrations of Star Wars, LEGO and Daleks (see the website for full details). The school holiday periods is the time for lots of workshops and talks, and advanced booking is advised. Don’t forget that if you book in advance you will beat the queues; upgrade to a free Annual Pass and there are no booking fees.
Ratings & awards
Green Tourism Bronze
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open during school term: Tue-Fri, 10-4, Mon and Sat-Sun 10-5. During school holidays daily, 10-5. Closed from 14 Dec. Please check website for school holiday and Xmas opening
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Leicestershire is divided between the large country estates of its eastern side and the industrial towns of the East Midlands to its west. Coal mining was an important part of the county’s industrial development in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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