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May Half Term – Mission Space

23rd May - 31st May
National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
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Launch into adventure this May half term with Mission Space! Enjoy family talks, hands-on workshops, and a thrilling trip on the Tharsis spacecraft at the National Space Centre.

Get ready for lift-off this May half term as Mission Space lands at the award-winning National Space Centre.

Step aboard the Tharsis spacecraft for an unforgettable journey from the Tetrastar Spaceport, take part in interactive workshops, and enjoy live presentations that bring the excitement of space travel to life.

With the whole Centre to explore — from rockets to astronauts — it’s the ultimate family day out for all space explorers and their crew.

Performances

10:00 to 17:00 - Saturday 23rd May

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10:00 to 17:00 - Sunday 24th May

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10:00 to 17:00 - Monday 25th May

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10:00 to 17:00 - Tuesday 26th May

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10:00 to 17:00 - Wednesday 27th May

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10:00 to 17:00 - Thursday 28th May

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National Space Centre
Exploration Drive
Leicester
LE4 5NS
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