Christmas at the National Space Centre
This Christmas, swap the frost for the final frontier. Our galleries, planetarium and Rocket Tower are all under one roof, glowing with seasonal lights and decorations. Meet Santa at Tetrastar Spaceport, catch Love Actually on the big screen, browse our festive shop range and warm up with a hot chocolate in Boosters Café.
Pay Once, Visit All Year
Book online and get a FREE Annual Pass upgrade, giving you a whole year of space adventures.
Escape the Cold
Whatever December throws at you, every part of your visit is indoors:
- Six interactive galleries, including our brand-new Outer Solar System immersive experience
- The UK's largest planetarium, with a show included on your first visit
- Tetrastar Spaceport Immersive Mission
- Our iconic 42-metre Rocket Tower
An award-winning day out for all ages, free for under-5s and essential carers. With over 400 parking spaces on site, it's a short dash from the car into space.
Santa's Spaceport Experience
- Weekends, 28th Nov - 20th Dec
- Add-on to admission
Join Mrs Claus on a North Pole mission at Tetrastar Spaceport, then meet Santa in his grotto. Every child picks a present from the elves' workshop.
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Small Space Day
- 26th Nov 2026
- Included in Annual Pass
A day of space play for toddlers and pre-schoolers, with stories, crafts, sing-alongs and a planetarium show, and no school groups. Under-5s go free with a full-price ticket.
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Film Club: Love Actually
- 12th Dec 2026
- 18:30 - 00:00
A festive night out for partners, friends or workmates: a glass of fizz on arrival, the galleries after hours, the bar and seasonal tunes, then Love Actually on the big screen.
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National Space Centre Christmas Holidays
- 27th - 30th December
- 10:00-17:00
Shake off the post-Christmas slump with an out-of-this-world day out. We're open an extra hour, giving you more time to explore the galleries and catch a planetarium show.
Give the Gift of Space
Our gift vouchers arrive by email, straight away or at 6am on a date you choose, so they can land on Christmas morning.
As a charity, every penny goes into caring for our collection and exhibitions, and into inspiring science programmes on-site, online and across our communities.
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National Space Centre Day Out Vouchers
A day out for space fans of every age. Enjoy six galleries, the Rocket Tower and a free show in the UK's largest planetarium on their first visit. Each voucher includes a free Annual Pass upgrade, so it lasts all year.
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Space Lates Vouchers
For adults and older teens who love science, culture, and after-hours discovery. Space Lates mix expert talks, live demonstrations and hands-on activities. The perfect gift for the space fan who has everything.
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National Space Centre Sponsor a Footstep
Leave a lasting mark with a personalised engraved plaque, displayed in our main courtyard for a year. A meaningful way to celebrate a loved one or special occasion, while sparking curiosity in the next generation.
Festive Finds in the Shop
Don’t miss our shop during your visit: browse our seasonal range of stocking fillers for budding astronauts, alongside tree decorations you won’t find anywhere else, designed by our in-house creative team.
Christmas Treats at Boosters Café
Refuel between galleries with festive treats and warming drinks.
Plan Your Visit
