Choose your day; the official program confirms access and admission.
Access
A first-visit ticket covers the galleries and one fulldome show. The operator publishes child rates and requires children under 14 to be accompanied by an adult.
Booking
Choose a visit date and a separate show time. The operator recommends leaving at least 30 minutes between your planned arrival and screening. Groups of 15 or more book ahead.
Sky planning computes the Moon and darkness for your date and adds the cloud forecast for tonight; later dates are scored on the Moon and darkness. Times show in the venue’s time zone when Stella can resolve it, otherwise in yours, and are always labelled; confirm official session times with the venue. Telescope targets depend on conditions and the operator.
National Space Centre & Sir Patrick Moore PlanetariumDates flexible · Admission separate
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Official dated programs
What’s on at National Space Centre & Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
Published dates from the same Events catalog. Confirm the current program, tickets and any weather or access changes with the venue.
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See the Blue Streak and Thor Able rockets in Rocket Tower, explore the space science galleries, and choose a show at the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium.
Exhibits or museum
Planetarium or science theater
School or youth programs
The Centre supplies the dome presentation. Sensory backpacks and ear defenders are available to borrow subject to availability.
Admission & booking
Who can visit
A first-visit ticket covers the galleries and one fulldome show. The operator publishes child rates and requires children under 14 to be accompanied by an adult.
How to arrange a visit
Choose a visit date and a separate show time. The operator recommends leaving at least 30 minutes between your planned arrival and screening. Groups of 15 or more book ahead.
Price
Admission is paid in pounds sterling. The Centre publishes online and door rates. Additional dome shows cost extra and depend on same-day availability.
Visit length
The Centre suggests three to four hours including a roughly 30-minute fulldome show.
The Centre publishes English show scripts. Check the selected screening for subtitled or British Sign Language options.
Accessibility
The access guide lists accessible parking, loan wheelchairs, sensory backpacks and an induction loop in the planetarium. Check its sensory map for galleries with flashing or fast-moving effects.
Clouds & cancellations
A weather cancellation policy was not published in the visitor information reviewed. Check venue notices on the day.
Getting there
Exploration Drive, Leicester LE4 5NS. Follow the brown rocket signs off the A6, or check the Centre’s bus directions from Leicester.
Practical visit conditions
These details apply to the specific programs described. Unknown details remain open questions for the venue.
Individual visits
A first-visit ticket covers the galleries and one fulldome show. The operator publishes child rates and requires children under 14 to be accompanied by an adult. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Group visits
Choose a visit date and a separate show time. The operator recommends leaving at least 30 minutes between your planned arrival and screening. Groups of 15 or more book ahead. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Booking
Choose a visit date and a separate show time. The operator recommends leaving at least 30 minutes between your planned arrival and screening. Groups of 15 or more book ahead. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Age guidance
A first-visit ticket covers the galleries and one fulldome show. The operator publishes child rates and requires children under 14 to be accompanied by an adult. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Language support
The Centre publishes English show scripts. Check the selected screening for subtitled or British Sign Language options. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Accessibility
The access guide lists accessible parking, loan wheelchairs, sensory backpacks and an induction loop in the planetarium. Check its sensory map for galleries with flashing or fast-moving effects. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Learning at the venue
Exhibits or museum
Yes
Planetarium or theater
Yes
School or youth programs
Yes
Plan around the sky
Choose the venue’s program first, then check Moon timing and darkness for the location. The objects available at a telescope depend on the date, weather and the operator’s program.
Visitor details reviewed November 3, 2026. Each source below identifies the details it supports. Recheck official prices, schedules and access before travel.
Confirm with the venue: weather arrangements. These details are not verified in the official information reviewed.