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EventNational Space Centre

Home Education Day 2027 (National Space Centre, Leicester)

A day at the National Space Centre for home-educated children aged 6 to 14 and their families, with expert-led hands-on workshops, a live talk and a planetarium show. The 7 January 2027 session has the theme Power, covering the power it takes to blast off into space. Each child needs a supervising adult, and the centre hosts three themed dates a year.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
National Space Centre[1]
Who it’s for
Home-educated children aged 6 to 14 with a parent or guardian. The page says it is only open to individual home educators and cannot be booked by schools or groups.[2][3]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A themed day with a hands-on workshop, live talk and planetarium show, plus time to explore the galleries.[4]
Cost
£17 per Child / £10 per Adult[5]
Where
England (Leicester, Leicestershire)
Format
In person
Dates

Sources

6 sources

  1. National Space Centre

    Home Education Day – National Space Centre

    A day dedicated to home educated children and their families, with hands-on activities, expert-led talks, and inspiring planetarium shows.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. National Space Centre

    Home Education Day – National Space Centre

    Join us for a fun-filled day for children aged 6-14.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. National Space Centre

    Home Education Day – National Space Centre

    This event is only open to individual home educators, it cannot be booked by schools or groups.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. National Space Centre

    Home Education Day – National Space Centre

    The day also includes time to explore the galleries and enjoy the whole Centre as a learning resource.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. National Space Centre

    Home Education Day – National Space Centre

    £17 per Child / £10 per Adult

    Checked 24 October 2026

  6. National Space Centre

    Home Education Day – National Space Centre

    This month's theme is Power

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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7 January 2027 (theme: Power)[6]

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