National Space Centre

Venue at a glance

National Space Centre is a science and discovery centre on Exploration Drive in Leicester, built around a Rocket Tower, six space-themed galleries and the UK’s largest Planetarium. It is used for conferences, meetings, weddings, dinners and receptions, and exclusive hire, supported by an on-site events, technical and catering team.

Spaces and capacities

• Hub of the galleries — 500 reception; 300 dinner; 450 theatre.
• Rocket Tower — 300 reception; 100 dinner; 100 cabaret; 100 rounds.
• Soyuz Lounge — 300 reception.
• Shuttle Suite — 200 theatre; 150 cabaret; 96 classroom (modern); 52 classroom (traditional); 54 boardroom; 30 U-shape; 150 rounds.
• Planetarium — 192 theatre.
• Discovery Room — 60 theatre; 40 cabaret; 32 classroom (modern); 24 classroom (traditional); 28 boardroom; 27 U-shape; 40 rounds.
• Atlantis Room — 50 theatre; 30 cabaret; 24 classroom (modern); 18 classroom (traditional); 20 boardroom; 20 U-shape; 30 rounds.
• Endeavour Room — 30 theatre; 30 cabaret; 16 classroom (modern); 18 classroom (traditional); 20 boardroom; 18 U-shape; 30 rounds.
• National Space Centre lists 9 event spaces.

Facilities

• On-site events, technical and catering team.

With spaces from small boardrooms to a 500-capacity gallery hub and a dedicated Planetarium, National Space Centre suits conferences, meetings and receptions of varying sizes in Leicester.