A family exploring the night sky using an Observatory in the National Space Centre.

What's on - Home Education and Non-School Group Related Learning

The National Space Centre offers a number of additional activities and events throughout the year. You are currently on the Education section of our website, and so this page is solely focused on showing you additional content related to school children and their families, and may not display every event scheduled. For a full listing of 'What's On', please refer to the page on our main website.

Events listed on this page are NOT available to book for school groups, with the exception of Sleepover events. Uniformed groups may book for Scouting and Guiding events, and for Sleepovers. Please refer to the individual event page to find out more information.

For all events, it is advised to book events as soon as possible, as spaces are limited and we often sell out.

PLEASE NOTE: Educational group bookings, such as schools and uniformed groups, are exempt from claiming the annual pass, as per our terms and conditions. During school holidays and premium events, we do not accept school bookings. Please be aware we aim to cover the half-terms across all counties, and so we may be operating at peak hours while your particular school is still within term time.

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  1. Child and Mother in hijab learning about meteorites from a science communicator
    National Space Centre

    Home Education Day

    • 12th Sep 2024
    • 10:00 - 16:00

    A day dedicated to home educated children and their families.

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    UK in Space Festival

    • 15th Sep 2024
    • 10:00 - 17:00

    The National Space Centre is celebrating the UK in space.

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  3. Children sat down listening to a talk. The child in the center of the image is laughing.

    Scouting and Guiding Days

    • 13th Oct 2024, 16th Nov 2024

    Don't miss out on an opportunity to provide your uniformed group with chance to experience our amazing talks, planetarium and workshops in an all-in-one day trip to the National Space Centre.

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  4. NSC Vipday Cichocki (64)

    Mission Europa - October Half Term

    • 19th Oct - 3rd Nov 2024
    • 10:00 - 17:00

    This October half term join our Mission Commanders on a journey to the smallest of Jupiter's four Galilean Moons, Europa.

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  5. Mother and child with ear defenders in Tetrastar on an Accessible Afternoon
    National Space Centre

    Accessible Afternoon - November

    • 10th Nov 2024
    • 15:00 - 18:00

    An afternoon to support children, young adults and families with additional needs and disabilities, designed for SEND visitors who would benefit from a quieter experience.

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