Join Elliott to find out more about what’s happening with our teams; why do we do what we do, and why are we passionate about it; what’s changing at the Centre and what’s going on behind the scenes.
We're really excited for you to get to know the National Space Centre better and to bring you closer to the work we do here! Space may be very far away for the vast majority of us; but starting from now, the National Space Centre will be closer than ever before.
Our Community team recently had the chance to support two students through a tailored mentoring programme designed to give them hands-on experience, insight into different careers, and a valuable confidence boost.
Find out how to get the most value from your Annual Pass, and get your 2026 calendar filled up with days out and things to do.
Our Discovery team are going above and beyond to create just this kind of yuletide magic: a Festive Film Club screening of How The Grinch Stole Christmas like you’ve never seen before. To find out a bit more about this very Grinchy occasion, the team talked me through all the mischief and festive antics they have planned… although some things might have to remain secret until the day.
For this Our Space, I’ve made a special list just for you, full of Christmas gift ideas that you can pick up right here at the National Space Centre. Whoever you are shopping for, our Shop has plenty of amazing items that would make the perfect Christmas gift fort the space fan in your life.
For this edition of Our Space we have some amazing news to share: our Instagram series Mission Bake has not only been nominated for a Sir Arthur Clarke Award… it’s won!
If you've been to visit the National Space Centre this October half-term, then chances are you've found out just what it takes to become an astronaut! Here are a few ideas to help you continue your astronaut adventures at home.
After a major £250,000 upgrade, our Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium has reopened its doors, and it’s brighter, sharper, and more immersive than ever! So, what exactly has changed, and why does it matter for anyone planning a visit to the National Space Centre?
Ever since One Step Beyond launched, the response to the adorable hero Ziggy has been phenomenal! You can now preorder your Ziggy, and while we wait for them to show up here at the National Space Centre, I thought it was the perfect time to find out where the idea for the character came from!
Three wonderful constellation stories from our competition winners.
We've been running the UK in Space Festival for several years now, so I decided it was time to sit down with our Space Expert and talk about this exciting event, who it is for, and what you can expect on this very special day!
