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National Space Centre Education

Space science visits, planetarium shows, STEM workshops, virtual classrooms, and downloadable learning resources from Leicester’s National Space Centre.

Science · Technology · Physical place · Parent & educatorAges 5–18Paid visits with free online resources🌐 1 languages

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About National Space Centre Education

The National Space Centre Education site connects schools and families with six interactive galleries, the UK’s largest planetarium, the Rocket Tower, STEM workshops, outreach visits, virtual classrooms, and learning resources.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 5–18. It is available as Website, Physical place, Downloadable and is listed as paid visits with free online resources. The listed language coverage is English.

Visit and pricing

Address

National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5NS, United Kingdom

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Opening hours

Monday–Friday, term time10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Weekends, holidays and half termsCheck the official calendar for date-specific closures

What stands out

Connects space science with live exhibits, planetarium shows, and workshops
Offers school visits, outreach, and virtual classroom experiences
Provides a clear physical venue with published opening-hour guidance

Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Science valueStrong

The centre combines space exhibits, planetarium content, and practical STEM workshops.

Learning formatsStrong

Offers in-person, outreach, virtual classroom, and downloadable pathways.

Age fitBroad

School and family programmes cover children through older students.

Visit clarityStrong

Official pages publish the address and current term-time and weekend opening guidance.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

Opening times vary by term time, weekends, holidays, and the current calendar, so adults should verify the visit date before booking.
Some programmes are designed for school groups and require advance booking.
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