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.

Events on today

  1. 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.

    Read more

Full Events Calendar

Filter by date

Filter by category

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

    Scouting and Guiding Days

    • 16th Nov 2024
    • 10:00 - 17:00

    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.

    Read more

  2. 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.

    Read more

  3. 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.

    Read more

  4. Talk on the LIVE Space stage at Space Lates
    National Space Centre

    Space Lates - November

    • 15th Nov 2024
    • 18:00 - 21:00

    This month our Discovery team will be heading back to the Moon.

    Read more

  5. Child participating in a sleepover event
    PeopleImages

    Space Lates Sleepover at the Space Centre

    • 15th - 16th Nov 2024
    • 18:00 - 09:00

    Enjoy an evening of talks, workshops, shows and hands on science at Space Lates, followed by a sleepover in the heart of the National Space Centre. 

    Read more