National Space Centre - Leicester

Emi L.

Amazing place to visit. Perfect for all ages. The planetarium show was absolutely brilliant. We were able to watch not long after entry and then off the explore. There is so much to see and all easy to navigate around. Was very busy but a Saturday with an event on we expected as much. Great that you can return again for free. Highly recommend 🚀

Ondra V.

A lot to see on a single visit, better to upgrade to an annual pass for free and mid week, expect a lot of schools. I could barely move. I went for the night sky show and I didn't know what do expect. It was alright. A lot of reading about planets and space and people in space. I just wish there was more about animals in space, I don't think there was enough about them. Beware of a good amount of steps going in the rocket building. I like how the two you a lot of interesting things like how they use toilet on the space station. And things that they took to space and how they sleep on the station. Definitely a good place even if you are not super into space things.

Vincent R.

It's an amazing place full of good science stuff for the whole family. We visited this place 15 years ago when our children were young, and now they've grown up and the National Space Centre has changed so much but still very much relevant and interesting. Thank you for looking after this fantastic place. The highlight of the visit were: the planetarium (we were watching "The Solar System"), the space toilet and the expanding universe. Oh and the recipe for life and the Mars rover. The piece of rock from the moon and from Mars are cool. Don't forget to visit the 4 floors of the "tower", right above the canteen.

Gary

The National Space Centre was truly out of this world. The combination of fascinating exhibits, interactive displays.
Planetarium was amazing
learning about a born star, etc. Whether you’re a space enthusiast or simply looking for an educational and entertaining outing, the National Space Centre is a great day out.
The cafe was reasonable price,
Staff were very helpful.
Loads of parking reasonable price £4 for the day ..
Will be back 10/10.

Naquasha Q.

Best place to go with family. 100% better than London science museum. Very interactive and lots to see and explore. Worth a visit. Especially the planetarium. It was amazing!

R T.

Amazing day out! Definitely worth visiting. Lots to see and do for the kids & plenty for the adults. Nice cafe and the prices weren't to bad either. We arrived at 10am and left about 4pm so kept us entertained for the day. Huge carpark right outside and it only cost £4 for the whole day. Was quite busy but even then we only qued for 10 minutes for the show. Dont miss the trip to mars (might have the name wrong but ask staff and they'll direct you) its tucked away but very entertaining for the kids. We travelled 2.5 hours each way to get there and we weren't disappointed.

Yaqoob H.

Visiting the National Space Centre on a school trip was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that this place was designed to spark curiosity and excitement about space. The towering rocket in the main hall immediately set the scene, making us feel like we were about to embark on our own space mission.

One of the best parts of the visit was the interactive exhibits. We got to explore real space technology, try out hands-on activities, and learn about astronauts, planets, and space travel in a way that was both fun and educational. It didn’t feel like just another school trip—it felt like an adventure into the unknown.

But the absolute highlight of the day was the 360° planetarium cinema. Sitting inside the huge dome-shaped theatre, we were completely immersed in stunning visuals of space. It felt as if we were floating among the stars, traveling through galaxies, and witnessing cosmic events up close. The experience was so realistic and awe-inspiring that for a few moments, I forgot I was still on Earth!

Overall, the National Space Centre was an incredible place to visit. It was educational, engaging, and left us all with a greater appreciation for space exploration. I’d highly recommend it to anyone, whether you’re a space enthusiast or just looking for a unique and exciting experience!
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Matthew Y. (. T.

This place was awesome, I would have given it five stars, but there were about twenty different schools there on the day I visited. Far too many children running around being annoying, it would be good if they limited the school visits to two groups a day so as everyone can look around in peace, because there is so much information to read, it was hard with all the children. The cafe was nice, the toilets were spotless, the planetarium was the highlight, that was great, and it was easy to park (£4 all day). A good day out whether on your own, as a couple or the whole family.