Boldly Go To This New Destination

Last updated: 03/08/2006 - 13:04

The National Space Centre is open for a galaxy of learning and fun.

The National Space Centre was co-founded - in the mid 1990s - by Leicester City Council and the University of Leicester, with the aim of bringing a landmark project to the English east midlands region. The result: a literally astronomical attraction!

Visitors To Outer Space

The visitor centre is out of this world, a 21/2 hour walk through all that man has achieved in space. You can even see real space artefacts: the British-built Blue Streak, and an American Thor Able rocket.

Into space celebrates the birth and development of space travel, looking at the technology and teamwork behind the rockets and astronauts. Expect fun interactive displays.

Exploring The Universe poses important questions: Where did we come from? How did the universe begin? Are we alone? Worth seeing is the stellarium, for a 3D view of the universe.

The Planets brings to life the myths and reality surrounding Earth's neighbours. National Curriculum topics like seasons, tides and eclipses are also covered - so you can even trick the kids into learning something.

Orbiting Earth is a fascinating look at how we use space every day: weather forecasts, communications, navigation and television.

Interactive

Space Now is almost as technologically advanced as a spaceship and an interactive delight. Live demonstrations, web terminals and even human beings in the form of Space Now staff, make this the heart of the Space Centre for visitors.

See also on Lifestyle:

  • Destination: Space - It’s time to reach for the stars on the ultimate out-of-this-world trip. We take a look at the science fact – and science fun – to be had a Cape Kennedy.


  • Blast Off! - Scotland's first nationwide programme of public and educational astronomy events blasts off. The Dark Sky Scotland (DSS) project has been set up with the aim of inspiring the public to take an interest in astronomy and space science, as well as developing so-called 'dark sky' tourism.


    • For more things to do and places to visit across the country why not visit our Travel section?

    National Space Centre is open every day (except Mondays, when it is closed during school term time, but open from 12 noon during school holidays). Tickets are: (Adult) £7.50, (Child, 5-14 years) £5.50, (Family, 2 adults and 2 children) £22, (Family, 2 adults and 3 children) and (Concessions) £5.50.

    PSP Ltd is not responsible for the contents of external websites.

    More information available in Days Out, Destinations, United Kingdom

    Post your comments
    5. Area of work
    7. * Required fields. NB: Your email address will not be displayed should your comments appear.
    9. NB: all submitted comments will be considered for publication and may be edited or omitted at our discretion.
    Send to a friend/colleague
    3. * Required fields.