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National Space Centre

Leicester

A charity-run space attraction in Leicester with a planetarium, the Rocket Tower, galleries, a shop and a cafe. It is about two miles north of the city centre.

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Where to stay

  • Leicester city centreMost hotels, about 10 minutes away
  • SystonTown just north, about 10 minutes away
  • OadbySuburb south-east of Leicester, about 20 minutes away
  • LoughboroughTown about 20 minutes away
  • Market HarboroughTown about 30 minutes away

Getting there

  • Leicester station is about two miles away, so use a bus or taxi
  • First Bus 54 runs from Haymarket Bus Station, and Skylink Derby runs along Abbey Lane
  • Just off the A6, between the inner and outer ring roads; follow the brown rocket signs from the M1
  • Over 400 parking spaces, charged 09:00 to 17:00; overnight parking is not allowed
TipCar parks fill quickly during February and October half-terms and at premium events, so arrive early or book a hotel with parking in town.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near National Space Centre?

Leicester city centre: Most hotels, about 10 minutes away. Syston: Town just north, about 10 minutes away. Oadby: Suburb south-east of Leicester, about 20 minutes away. Loughborough: Town about 20 minutes away. Market Harborough: Town about 30 minutes away.

How do I get to National Space Centre?

Leicester station is about two miles away, so use a bus or taxi. First Bus 54 runs from Haymarket Bus Station, and Skylink Derby runs along Abbey Lane. Just off the A6, between the inner and outer ring roads; follow the brown rocket signs from the M1. Over 400 parking spaces, charged 09:00 to 17:00; overnight parking is not allowed.

Any tips for visiting National Space Centre?

Car parks fill quickly during February and October half-terms and at premium events, so arrive early or book a hotel with parking in town.

Which airport is closest to National Space Centre?

The nearest airport on this site is East Midlands Airport, about 15 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.