The countdown to May half term holidays has begun! It is perfectly all right to jump on your garden trampoline and eat ice-cream all week long if you ask me. But if you feel a bit adventurous, have a look at these family friendly space themed events and activities across the UK. Some of them you definitely don’t want to miss!

1. Learn about Space on May half term holidays!

2. National Space Centre, Leicester
Rocket scientists at heart will be pleased to hear about
this special event The mighty Thorthat the NSC will be
hosting during the half term. Thor is the name of the whole
family of American rockets. US scientists used them for re
entry tests and satellite launches in the late 50s. Visit NSC
for a special rocket science show, Thor rocket guided tour
and even a craft for the little ones!

3. Science Museum, London
As if you could ever get tired of their permanent space
exhibition (our space dome team could spend the whole
visit admiring the lunar module replica) and events, the
Museum will host five very special
sleepover Astronights in 2018 for the kids age 7 to
11. The nearest sleepover falls on June 01. Be there or
be square!
Another Science Museum’s “must see” is a model
of BepiColombo spacecraft that will be launched in
October 2018 to explore planet Mercury. This particular
model was used to test the mission’s “thermal resilience”
because the real spacecraft will have to withstand the
temperatures ranging from -190C to +427C! BepiColombo
is on loan from European Space Agency.

4. Greenwich Observatory, Greenwich, London
The observatory is home to Prime (Greenwich) meridian
and Gibeon meteorite and is well worth a visit any time of
the year. For an extra-special experience visit one of their
special family events:
Event: Young astronomers workshop
More info: https://www.rmg.co.uk/see-do/exhibitions-
events/young-astronomers-workshop-0
What: presentation themed around Solar System and
beyond, chat with student astronomers
When: from April 1 to June 30, weekends only
Event: Out of this World: Moon
More info: ttps://www.rmg.co.uk/see-do/exhibitions-
events/out-world-moon
What: virtual reality experience, Moon quiz, chat with a
real astronomer
When: May 28, 29, 30

5. Greenwich Observatory, Greenwich, London
The observatory is home to Prime (Greenwich) meridian
and Gibeon meteorite and is well worth a visit any time of
the year. For an extra-special experience visit one of their
special family events:
Event: Young astronomers workshop
More info: https://www.rmg.co.uk/see-do/exhibitions-
events/young-astronomers-workshop-0
What: presentation themed around Solar System and
beyond, chat with student astronomers
When: from April 1 to June 30, weekends only
Event: Out of this World: Moon
More info: ttps://www.rmg.co.uk/see-do/exhibitions-
events/out-world-moon
What: virtual reality experience, Moon quiz, chat with a
real astronomer
When: May 28, 29, 30

6. Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Macclesfield
The discovery centre offers
May Half term: Operation Earth
activities during the school
holidays. Come for a drop-in
session to “learn about the current
issues facing our planet and what
you can do to help”. When you
finish, don’t forget to walk around
the base of the famous Lowell
telescope, have a look at the
Centre’s permanent exhibition and
enjoy the beautiful gardens!