Discover Fun Planetariums Near You

Let your kids be inspired by the wonders of the universe and browse our UK listings to discover fun planetariums near you. These museums and science hubs for kids are the perfect way to occupy and inspire curious minds and keep active little ones occupied, encouraging them to ask questions, and directing them to be creative with their brains while they enjoy spending time with family and friends.

With games, optical illusions, interactive activities and plenty to learn and discover, the whole family will return home after an invigorating day out feeling satisfied, with plenty to talk about, ready to relax for at least a couple of days before the next exciting voyage of discovery!

Browse our listings now to find out what kids' science events are happening near you, and book early to make sure you fill up the holidays with fun things to do.

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Techniquest, Cardiff

Cardiff

Techniquest is a Science Discovery Centre in Cardiff Bay with two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits, a science theatre, planetarium, and a lab.

Mobile Planetarium

Sheffield

Wonderdome provides amazing planetarium shows that create a unique learning experience brought to your school or organisation. From the outside, it looks like an impressive...

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Cheshire

Macclesfield

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is home to the Lovell telescope, A place for children to explore the world of space, the wonders of the universe, and the workings of the gia...

We The Curious, Bristol

Bristol

We The Curious is Bristol's public hub for science, art, questions and ideas. We aim to use curiosity as a platform to bring people together. We The Curious is an idea a...

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Birmingham

Birmingham

Thinktank is a science and discovery museum, with 4 floors of interactive activities and exhibitions. The different areas within the museum, explore science and technology ...

Life Science Centre, Newcastle

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Life Science Centre inspires you to explore and enjoy science, and discover its relevance to your own life. Highlights include: • Space Zone – be inspired by the wonders...

World Museum, Liverpool

Liverpool

Discover treasures from around the world, learns lots about dinosaurs, explore outer space and meet live creatures at the World Museum in Liverpool! Enjoy a fantastic fa...

Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Great North Museum: Hancock is Newcastle University's award-winning museum of natural history, archaeology and world cultures. Highlights of the museum include mummi...

Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

Glasgow

Glasgow Science Centre is a five-star fun-filled visitor attraction on the banks of the River Clyde. There are lots of hands-on activities to keep visitors of all ages ente...

National Space Centre, Leicestershire

Leicester

Space For Everyone! With six galleries, the UK’s largest planetarium, Rocket Tower, cafe, shop and all the facilities you would expect from an award winning visitor attract...

The Spaceguard Centre

Knighton

The Spaceguard Centre is a working astronomical observatory that specialises in asteroids and comets. You can visit the centre for a conducted tour to learn more about th...

Southend Planetarium

Southend On Sea

Southend Planetarium One of Southend-on-Sea's star attractions. The Planetarium was constructed by Astronomer Harry Ford in 1984 and is on of the many gems of Southen...

Wynyard Woodland Park and Planetarium

Stockton-on-tees

Part of Castle Eden Walkway a nice woodland with countryside walks for all the family to enjoy There is also Children's adventure play and picnic areas, visitor centre a...