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Roar and Explore Summer

18th July - 6th September
National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
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Roar into summer at the National Space Centre with a brand-new Outer Solar System experience, dinosaurs on the loose, hands‑on science and unforgettable family adventures.

This summer, the National Space Centre invites families to celebrate our 25th birthday with an adventure that’s bigger, bolder and more exciting than ever before. Be among the first to explore our brand-new Outer Solar System experience, taking you to icy moons, distant planets and the cutting‑edge science shaping the future of space exploration. Alongside the launch, Roar and Explore brings the Centre to life with full‑size dinosaurs, surprise encounters and hands‑on activities led by the Dinosaur Space Agency. Discover how life survives in extreme environments on Earth and beyond, and enjoy a full day of unforgettable family fun. With more to see and do than ever before — plus an automatic FREE Annual Pass — there’s never been a better time to plan your visit.

Launching Summer 2026 – be among the first to explore our brand-new Outer Solar System Experience! Our full Solar System gallery is open, now packed with exciting new things to see and do. Venture beyond the asteroid belt into an all-new zone—visit comet 67P, create your own extremophile, uncover the secrets of the gas giants, and take your own giant leap in our immersive space experience!

Thanks to our friends at W5 in Belfast, come face-to-face with giant dinosaurs (just maybe avoid mentioning space and asteroids!). Meet the fearsome Carnotaurus, the mighty Spinosaurus, and even a hunting pack of Velociraptors.

Performances

10:00 to 17:00 - Saturday 18th July

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10:00 to 17:00 - Sunday 19th July

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10:00 to 17:00 - Monday 20th July

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10:00 to 17:00 - Tuesday 21st July

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10:00 to 17:00 - Wednesday 22nd July

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10:00 to 17:00 - Thursday 23rd July

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National Space Centre
Exploration Drive
Leicester
LE4 5NS
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