Winner of the large visitor attraction award East Midlands 2009. The National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the moment you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun.

Whether you are sitting back in the UK's largest planetarium being immersed in a 360 degree fulldome show, challenging yourself on one of over a 150 hands on activities, blasting off on a world unique SIM ride or enjoying the amazing interactive galleries and rocket tower - the National Space Centre really is an out of this world visit for all the family.

Whatever the weather, enjoy a day of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun.

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.

At the Space Centre you can dine underneath the gigantic rockets in Boosters Restaurant, which serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and light snacks.

There is space to eat pack lunches on picnic benches in the courtyard, and there is sometimes space available in a designated area of the Space Centre. This space is limited and is not available during peak school time.

Healthy options available on sandwich options and salads.

The Cargo Bay Gift Shop is situated in the main entrance The Cargo Bay Gift Shop is situated in the main entrance of the National Space Centre accessible to all, both visitors to the Space Centre and the general public. The shop offers a wide variety of themed products - our unique range of merchandise includes; space themed toys, educational kits, branded space centre souvenirs, games, gadgets, books and telescopes.

Toilet facilities available in the reception and galleries areas, both standard and disabled. Baby changing facilities available and steps for small children in the main toilet area.

Microwave and warming facilities available

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. By Bus: 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. 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.

All Weather Attraction Allow half a day for visit Baby changing facilities Cafe/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

Great day at the Centre - the kids loved the Planetarium show, and there's loads of interactive things to do to keep them entertained. I'd strongly recommend doing the Rocket Workshop (where you get to make your own rockets and fire them at the end of it!) - the kids gave it 9/10 - top day out!
- Rob / July 2010

http://www.spacecentre.co.uk/