National Space Centre Museums
The National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery. On your visit to the National Space Centre you will find yourself immersed in an awe-inspiring journey, taking in five differently themed galleries, seeing amazing space rockets, satellites and capsules, taking part in hundreds of interactive hands-on activities and experiencing the latest in audiovisual technology.
Think you'll never see the whole universe close-up? Think you'll only see the stars in a planetarium? Then take a seat in our high-tech domed Space Theatre and prepare to be amazed.
The National Space Centre is the brain child of the University of Leicester which has Space science expertise of world renown.
Attraction Details
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AddressExploration Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5NS
Opening times9.30am - 4pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums
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The Horizon
The Horizon is situated in Leicester, 800 metres from Belgrave Road. De Montfort University is 1.5 km from the property.
Leicester Serviced Apartments
Leicester Serviced Apartments offers accommodation in Leicester. Belgrave Road is 700 metres away. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Campanile Hotel Leicester
Campanile Leicester has a city-centre location and easy access to major routes and motorways. It offers free car parking. The hotel has a comfortable bar and a restaurant on site.
Ramada Encore Leicester City
A 5-minute walk from Leicester Rail Station and the shops and restaurants of the city centre, this hotel has free Wi-Fi throughout. There is a ground-floor bar and bistro restaurant, and multi-storey car parking is available nearby..
The Hyde Apartment
The Hyde Apartment offers accommodation in Leicester, 200 metres from Belgrave Road and 1.1 km from De Montfort University. The apartment is 1.
Mercure Leicester The Grand
In Leicester city centre, this grand Victorian hotel features an elegant restaurant, original features and a 24-hour front desk. On-site parking is available, and Leicester Rail Station is just 300 metres away..
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