National Space Centre

Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
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Located near to Leicester’s City Centre, the National Space Centre is a place for inspiration and innovation.

Your guests will be inspired by our stunning Rocket Tower, six space-themed galleries and the UK’s largest Planetarium.

The award winning National Space Centre is a unique conference venue, with a diverse range of spaces and facilities that you would expect from a world class venue.

Modern and versatile, the Shuttle Suite conference rooms are available for both daytime and evening hire and are suitable for small meetings and large conferences.

The centre is also available for exclusive hire on selected dates, where the galleries can make an inspirational breakout location, with the Planetarium becoming your main presentation room.

Looking for an evening venue for a special dinner, reception, product launch or party? The National Space Centre, situated just two miles from Leicester city centre, can offer the unique factor and diversity of space you need.

The award winning National Space Centre is a unique conference venue, with a diverse range of spaces and facilities that you would expect from a world class venue.

Modern and versatile, the Shuttle Suite conference rooms are available for both daytime and evening hire and are suitable for small meetings and large conferences.

The Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium is the UK’s largest planetarium, with seating for up to 158 people. It is available to hire for breakfast meetings, evening events and, on selected days, as a lecture theatre for your own customised presentation.

The centre is also available for exclusive hire on selected dates, where the galleries can make an inspirational breakout location, with the Planetarium becoming your main presentation room. You can hire the entire Centre, or mix and match anything in-between.

The Hub of our interactive galleries can provide a unique and imaginative setting, from product launches to formal sit down dinners and receptions.

The Challenger Centre, at the National Space Centre, offers absolutely unique team building simulated space missions for between 8 and 32 people.

The Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium provides an awe-inspiring setting for your wedding, taking you and your guests on a voyage to the edges of the universe in a spectacular 360 degree cinematic experience. Whether it is a party under the stars or a private and sophisticated affair, we can assist you every step of the way.

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Room Information

Room Name
Shuttle Suite
Seat Cap
40-200
Reception Cap
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Room Name
Columbia
Seat Cap
18-30
Reception Cap
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Room Name
Discovery
Seat Cap
18-50
Reception Cap
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Room Name
Endeavour
Seat Cap
24-70
Reception Cap
-
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Room Name
Atlantis
Seat Cap
12-30
Reception Cap
-
Additional Info
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Room Name
Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
Seat Cap
192
Reception Cap
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Room Name
Rocket Tower
Seat Cap
90-110
Reception Cap
200
Additional Info
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Room Name
The Hub
Seat Cap
300
Reception Cap
300
Additional Info
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Room Name
Entire Centre
Seat Cap
250
Reception Cap
500
Additional Info
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