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If you're hunting for one of the best places to visit in Leicester, where you can learn about the conquests of space, the National Space Centre can be your go-to choice. The space center has four floors that display the history of the space race and an original piece of moon rock. You can head to the Solar System gallery to drive the Mars rover on the red planet. The highlight of the space center is Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium which offers you a 360-degree movie experience.
Another popular attraction of the space center is the 42-meter-high Rocket Tower which houses the rocket collection. You'll also find a gift shop on the site from where you can buy t-shirts, posters, bits, cups, and bobs. Each year the Space Centre hosts special events like the celebrations of Star Wars, Daleks, and LEGO.
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National Space Centre Highlights
• Take an inspirational journey through space by visiting the National Space Centre.
• It has several themed galleries featuring a large variety of hands-on interactive exhibits.
• In the Welcome Hall, you will discover a unique display of famous spacesuits, including the Sokol Suit that was worn by Tim Peake, a UK-born astronaut, and a spacesuit worn by the American actor Matt Damon in the famous film The Martian.
• The main highlight of the Space Centre is the rocket tower that is 42 m tall. The space center is known to be the only place that houses upright space rockets indoors.
