National Space Centre, Leicester

Name: National Space Centre
Address: Leicester, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0845 605 2001

#60 among attractions in Leicester

Museum, Science museum

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The National Space Centre is a museum and educational resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy, along with a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester. It is located on the north side of the city in Belgrave, Leicester, England, next to the River Soar. Many of the exhibits, including upright rockets, are housed in a tower with minimal steel supports and a semi-transparent cladding of ETFE 'pillows' which has become one of Leicester's most recognisable landmarks. The National Space Centre is a registered charity with a board of trustees. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2001 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 52°38'37"N, 1°8'6"W

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Leicester West (Abbey)Leicester United Kingdom

Contact

0845 605 2001

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National Space Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haymarket Shopping Centre, Leicester Abbey, Highcross Leicester, Abbey Park.

0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Haymarket Shopping Centre, Leicester
13 min walk • The Haymarket Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city centre of Leicester, England. It was opened on 4 June 1973 as the Haymarket Centre and was the country's second shopping centre after the Bull Ring, Birmingham.
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Monastery
Leicester Abbey, Leicester
10 min walk • Leicester Abbey, nestled in the historic city of Leicester, United Kingdom, is a site that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. While the abbey itself now lies in ruins, its remains are steeped in history and evoke a sense of the grandeur...
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Highcross Leicester, Leicester
13 min walk • Highcross Leicester is a shopping centre in Leicester, England. It was opened as The Shires in 1991 to supplement the Haymarket Shopping Centre, also since re-developed. It was built on a central location within the city centre on Eastgates and High Street.
~1040 ftN
Park
Abbey Park, Leicester
6 min walk • Abbey Park is a public park in Leicester, England, through which the River Soar flows. It is owned and managed by Leicester City Council.
0.6 miS
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Leicester Market, Leicester
16 min walk • Leicester Market is a market in The City of Leicester, England, on Market Place just south of the clock tower. It is around 800 years old and was moved to the current site around 700 years ago. It is the largest outdoor covered market in Europe.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Silver Arcade, Leicester
14 min walk • Silver Arcade is a Grade II listed building in the centre of Leicester, England. A former shopping arcade, Silver Arcade was built by Amos Hall in 1889.
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Monuments and statues, Architecture
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower, Leicester
13 min walk • The Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower is a major landmark and popular meeting point in Leicester, United Kingdom. It is located roughly in the middle of the area inside the ring-road, and is at the point where five major streets meet; Gallowtree Gate, Humberstone Gate, Haymarket, Church Gate and Eastgates.
0.6 miS
Medieval edifice and a spire built in 1757
Leicester Cathedral, Leicester
16 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Martin, Leicester, commonly known as Leicester Cathedral, is a Church of England cathedral in Leicester, England and the seat of the Bishop of Leicester.
0.7 miS
City hall, Queen Anne architecture
Leicester Town Hall, Leicester
18 min walk • Leicester Town Hall stands in the city centre of Leicester, England, in a square which contains a fountain. The building, which contains a Bike Park, is the main office of the City of Leicester. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.6 miS
Visitor center, Archaeological site, Specialty museum
King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester
17 min walk • The remains of Richard III, the last English king killed in battle, were discovered within the site of the former Grey Friars Priory in Leicester, England, in September 2012. Following extensive anthropological and genetic testing, the remains were ultimately reinterred at Leicester Cathedral on 26 March 2015.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Ruins
Jewry Wall, Leicester
17 min walk • The Jewry Wall is a substantial ruined wall of 2nd-century Roman masonry, with two large archways, in Leicester, England. It stands alongside St Nicholas' Circle and St Nicholas' Church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Space Centre?

Nearby attractions include Abbey Park, Leicester (6 min walk), St Mark's Church, Leicester (8 min walk), St Margaret's Church, Leicester (10 min walk), Leicester Abbey, Leicester (10 min walk).

How to get to National Space Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Space Centre:

Bus

St Margaret's Bus Station (7 min walk)
Leicester, St Margaret's Bus Station • Lines: 308 (8 min walk)

Train

Leicester (24 min walk)