Top Planetariums In The UK

Lie back and enjoy the 360° show taking place right above your head. As the huge domed planetarium screen at Winchester Science Centre places you right in the heart of the action.

There are both pre-recorded films and live presenter-led shows each day, where you can be completely immersed in a wide range of topics about space exploration. From blasting off into space, to tours of the night sky. Then, there’s plenty more to explore too! Try lots of hands-on activities, you’ll find out exactly why a visit to the science centre makes for a great family day out!

Life Science Centre is an award-winning, family friendly visitor attraction where you can discover amazing things about science and the world you live in, and have loads of fun doing it. You can share unique experiences with friends and family that you won’t find anywhere else.

Life has a huge 360° immersive dome, the North’s biggest Planetarium. We offer a mix of traditional planetarium shows and creative animated films, as well as visual experiences set to music. Our DigiStar 7 technology – the most advanced planetarium system in the world – makes the experience even more amazing, giving ultra-rich, high-resolution visuals to provide an immersive experience. There are super comfy seats, with space for wheelchairs and pushchairs too.

Your journey into space starts here! At the National Space Centre in Leicester which is home to six interactive galleries, the iconic Rocket Tower and the UK’s largest planetarium!

In the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, named after the prominent astronomer you can experience many exciting things.  Go on a journey through time and space in ‘CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story’, or take a Tour of the Night Sky. All from the comfort of your seat!

The Leicester planetarium also regularly hosts some exciting events, so be sure to check those out for your visit.

Pay a visit to the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the prime meridian of the world, the Royal Observatory, home to the famous London Planetarium in Greenwich!

Stand on the iconic meridian line with one foot in the west and one in the east. Marvel at the seventh biggest telescope in the world and see the clocks that changed the world. Then, enjoy taking a tour of the universe from London’s only planetarium.

Furthermore, this iconic planetarium has a range of shows for the whole family.  Fly into the heart of the sun, see the birth of a star or land on Mars at this impressive dome planetarium.

You’ll need your thinking caps on for a visit to Thinktank, Birmingham’s science museum. Guaranteed to have your brain buzzing with curiosity across 200 hands-on displays.

It’s also home to the West Midland’s only 4K planetarium. Using cutting-edge technology to deliver sharper images and crystal clear surround-sound, it’s undoubtedly amongst the best planetariums in the UK.

You’ll find it on the 3rd Level; and just a tip from us – be sure to check what’s on, they often run special events too!

Curiosity is key at this space-tacular family attraction, which is also home to the UK’s first 3D planetarium. Experience what it’s like to have planets, stars and galaxies all within reach. At We The Curious you can sit back and enjoy this stunning immersive experience. Their ever-changing list of planetarium shows, paired with a range of exciting, hands-on displays, makes this the perfect family escape.

After all, how many attractions allow kids to interact with exhibits and take part in experiments?!

One of Edinburgh’s top visitor attractions, Dynamic Earth is like nowhere else on earth. Travel back in time to witness the famous Big Bang.Then, rocket through the universe in a spaceship amongst exploding stars, experiencing films like never before in the 360° digital dome. The perfect experiences for space lovers and who knows it might inspire the kids to become future space explorers. Amazing state-of-the-art technology, and thunderous surround sound to bring it all to life. This is the only one of its kind in Scotland, so well worth a visit.

Glasgow Science Centre is filled with interactive exhibits to boggle, bemuse and entertain the whole family!

Head to the spectacular Planetarium to see 360° films at the 15-metre hemispherical dome.  You’ll have the chance to enjoy a state-of-the-art, full dome digital projection system. Then, if you’re looking for something different to do on a Saturday, why not check out the Planetarium Lates. These live presenter-led shows let you into the world of real astronomers. The show will take you to space and bring you the latest from the fascinating world of astronomy. How’s that for an experience that’s out of this world?!

Pay a visit to Ireland’s leading centre for astronomical education and uncover a whole host of space secrets at Armagh Planetarium. Learn about the cosmos through interactive displays and catch up with the latest space news in real time.

In addition design, build and launch your own rocket in the exciting crafts zone. Great fun for kids! Then have the ultimate planetarium experience in the digital theatre which has lots of shows suitable for family audiences.